The professional pilot degree option is o�ered as both a bachelor’s or associate degree that requires certi�cates and/or ratings. Tuition and feesare �gured based on 120 credit hours required for bachelor’s degree completion and 60 credit hours required for associate degree completion.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES AND/OR RATINGS Avg. Flight Hrs.: Est. Cost:Flight instructor (CFI) .................................26.8 $6,410CFI Instrument ..............................................12 $2,221Multi-engine instructor .............................16 $8,308Mountain �ying ............................................10 $2,220Tailwheel .........................................................8 $2,184Upset training ...............................................8 $2,184Airline Transport Pilot ................................15 $9,279

AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATES (solo)Cessna 150.....................................................................................$123/hrCessna 172 R/N Skyhawk .........................................................$168/hrCessna 172 R/N Skyhawk (glass cockpit) ...........................$168/hrBeech 33 Bonanza (retract, complex) .................................$286/hrBeech BE-58 Baron (multi-engine) .......................................$463/hrTailwheel ........................................................................................$183/hr

FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICERedbird, Mentor & Frasca (single and multi-engine) ................$47/hr

ADDITIONAL FEES (if needed)One-on-one ground instruction fee....................................$45/hrNo-show for scheduled �ight or ground school ............$45/hrRe-training fee .............................................................................$100/exam

PROFESSIONAL PILOT Degree Option Costs

FLIGHT COSTS (required for degree)Rating: Avg. Flight Hrs.: Est. Cost:Private pilot (1st semester) .............................44.5 $10,081Instrument pilot (2nd semester) ...................39.5 $7,985Commercial pilot I (3rd semester) ................70 $12,305Commercial pilot II (4th semester) ...............51.5 $9,626Multi-engine (5th semester) ...........................19.5 $8,726

Total............................................................................. $48,721

ADDITIONAL COSTS (estimated)Basic headset.............................................................................. $500Flight uniforms (5).................................................................... $250Books (avg. for 8 semesters).................................................. $2,400Flight physical............................................................................ $100Apple iPad................................................................................... $600

Total............................................................................. $3,850

In K-State Polytechnic’s FAA-141 approved �ight curriculum, you can earn your private pilot,instrument pilot and commercial pilot ratings in as little as 190 �ight hours instead of the 250hours required at non-approved schools. Many students earn these ratings in �ve semesters.

KANSAS IN-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS

Tuition & fees............................................ $42,689Flight costs................................................ $48,721Written exams (3) .................................... $480Flight exam............................................... $750Additional costs....................................... $3,600

Bachelor’s Degree Total ..............$96,240

OUT-OF-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS

Tuition & fees............................................ $102,227Flight costs................................................ $48,721Written exams (3) .................................... $480Flight exam............................................... $750Additional costs....................................... $3,600

Bachelor’s Degree Total ..............$155,778

PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN

WHY FLY WITH US?• FUEL & OIL INCLUDED IN COSTS• PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE INCLUDED• K-STATE POLYTECHNIC HAS SELF-EXAMINING AUTHORITY FOR SOME CERTIFICATES AND/OR RATINGS, REDUCING FEES

REDUCED OUT-OF-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTSAR, CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, TX, WI

Tuition & fees............................................ $60,248Flight costs................................................ $48,721Written exams (3) .................................... $480Flight exam............................................... $750Additional costs....................................... $3,600

Associate Degree Total .................... $70,518 Associate Degree Total ..................... $100,287Associate Degree Total ..................... $79,298

Bachelor’s Degree Total ..............$113,799

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AVIATION COSTS 2020-21IT’S WORTH IT!

KANSAS IN-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS

OUT-OF-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS

REDUCED OUT-OF-STATE*ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTSAR, CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, TX, WI

Tuition & fees ........................................ $56,548Tools .......................................................... $500Certi�cation exams (2) (opt.) ........ $1,230Books......................................................... $2,400iPad/tablet.............................................. $600

Bachelor’s Degree Total ...............$61,278

REDUCED OUT-OF-STATE*AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, TX, WI

Estimated tuition & fees.................. $61,288Manned �ight cost (1st semester) ...... $10,081Written exams (2) ............................... $320Additional costs................................... $3,756

$75,445

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The unmanned aircraft systems �ight and operations degree option is a bachelor’s degree that requires �ight ratings.Tuition and fees are �gured based on the 120 credit hours required for completion.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Degree Option Costs

ADDITIONAL COSTS (estimated)AMA and Smoky Hill memberships .....................................$156Basic headset................................................................................$500Books (avg. for 8 semesters) ...................................................$2,400Apple iPad .....................................................................................$600Flight physical.............................................................................. $100

Total............................................................................. $3,756

KANSAS IN-STATE*

Estimated tuition & fees ........................ $43,729Manned �ight cost (1st semester) ...... $10,081Written exams (2) .................................... $320Additional costs....................................... $3,756

$57,886

OUT-OF-STATE*

Estimated tuition & fees ........................ $101,855Manned �ight cost (1st semester) ...... $10,081Written exams (2) .................................... $320Additional costs....................................... $3,756

$116,012

The aviation maintenance management degree option is o�ered as both a bachelor’s or associate degree with required mechanic ratings. Tuition andfees are �gured based on 121 credit hours required for bachelor’s degree completion and 70 credit hours required for associate degree completion.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT Degree Option Costs

Tuition & fees............................................ $38,842Tools ........................................................... $500Certi�cation exams (2) (opt.) ................ $1,230Books.......................................................... $2,400iPad/tablet ................................................ $600

Bachelor’s Degree Total ................$43,572

Tuition & fees............................................ $97,453Tools ........................................................... $500Certi�cation exams (2) (opt.) ................ $1,230Books.......................................................... $2,400iPad/tablet ................................................ $600

Bachelor’s Degree Total ...............$102,183

UAS PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN

Associate Degree Total ...................... $25,989 Associate Degree Total....................... $60,719Associate Degree Total....................... $36,232

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*Costs are based on the 2020-21 comprehensive fee schedule for required courses at 15 undergraduate credit hours per semester. It includes student privilege fees and estimated textbook costs. Student privilege feesare recommended by the Student Governing Association to provide services and activities to enhance your campus experience. Housing not included. VA bene�ts approved. Prices are subject to change.**New freshman awards: Founders Non-Resident Merit Award is awarded to incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.25 high school GPA and 22 ACT OR 1100 SAT in eligible states; OR Midwest StudentExchange Program is awarded to incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.25 high school GPA and 22 ACT OR 1100 SAT in eligible states. Transfer Students Spring 2020: Transfer Founders Non-Resident Merit Award isawarded to transfer students in eligible states with a minimum 3.25 college GPA; OR Transfer Midwest Student Exchange Program is awarded to transfer students in eligible states with a minimum 3.25 college GPA.

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