2023-2024 Estimated Direct Costs
item |
Domestic and Online |
Tuition* |
$8,151 |
General Fees* |
$1,344 |
Textbook Rental ($35 per course + tax)** |
$365 |
Average Room Rate |
$7,200 |
Meal Plan (15-Classic with $140 in flex) |
$3,260 |
Estimated 2023-2024 Total Cost |
$20,320 |
*Assumes 30 credit hours per year
**Additional instruction material may be required
PROFESSIONAL PILOT Average Flight Training Costs
The flight training cost reflect the average time required for training. Actual cost for total training will be very individualized based on the time each student spends with their instructor and time practicing to be proficient in the aircraft and/or simulator. Fuel surcharges may apply. Your training can cost less or more than the average listed here.
Private Pilot Course (AV 111)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine C172 |
55 |
$9,185 |
Flight Instruction |
50 |
$3,750 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
30 |
$2,250 |
Total |
|
$15,185 |
Instrument Rating Course (AV211)
Course SUbject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine C172 |
40 |
$6,680 |
Solo PC Simulator |
10 |
$0 |
Redbird Simulator |
14 |
$630 |
Flight Instruction |
54 |
$4,050 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
20 |
$2,250 |
Total |
|
$13,610 |
Commercial Pilot Courses (Single Engine Initial) (AV311)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine - C172 |
53 |
$8,551 |
Flight Instruction |
12 |
$900 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
8 |
$600 |
Sim |
0 |
|
Total |
|
$10,351 |
Commercial Pilot Courses (Single Engine Initial Cont.) (AV312)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine - C172 |
57 |
$9,519 |
Flight Instruction |
45 |
$3,375 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
30 |
$2,250 |
Sim |
10 |
$750 |
Total |
|
$15,894 |
Single Engine Initial + Multi Add-On (AV 313)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Multi Engine - PA34 |
17 |
$5,695 |
Flight Instruction |
17 |
$1,275 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
20 |
$1,500 |
Total |
|
$8,470 |
CFI Course (C172) (AV411)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
27 |
$4,509 |
Instruction |
27 |
$2,025 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
35 |
$2,625 |
Total |
|
$9,159 |
CFII Course (C172) (AV412)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
17 |
$2,839 |
Instruction |
17 |
$1,275 |
Simulator |
0 |
$90 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
12 |
$900 |
Total |
|
$5,104 |
Turbine Training Sim
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Advanced Sim |
15 |
$3,750 |
Instruction |
15 |
|
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
5 |
|
Total |
|
$3,750 |
TOTAL AVERAGE REQUIRED TRAINING COST - $77,773
Some flight instruction course materials are available at no additional charge through the FAA.
MEI Course (PA34) (AV 441) Optional
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
27 |
$9,045 |
Instruction |
27 |
$2,025 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
17 |
$1,275 |
Total |
|
$12,345 |
Other Estimated Expenses
Expense |
Cost |
Written Exam Fees (PVT-CFII) |
$990 |
Headset |
$200 |
iPad (Recommended) |
$600 |
Total |
$1,790 |
A complete list of fees can be found on Student Financial Services' fee page. Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors. These fees represent 2023-2024 fees as of June 2023. The tuituion and fees displayed above reflect costs for Cape Girardeau campus courses. Different fees apply to off-campus and online courses.
You can download a PDF of this cost information to print and use as a physical reference if needed.
PROFESSIONAL PILOT Required Flight Training Costs
The flight training cost reflect the minimum time required for training. Actual cost for total training will be very individualized based on the time each student spends with their instructor and time practicing to be proficient in the aircraft and/or simulator. Fuel surcharges may apply. Your training can cost less or more than the average listed here.
Private Pilot Course (AV 111)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine C172 |
35 |
$5,845 |
Flight Instruction |
35 |
$2,625 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
20 |
$1,500 |
Total |
|
$9,970 |
Instrument Rating Course (AV211)
Course SUbject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine C172 |
31 |
$5,177 |
Solo PC Simulator |
10 |
$0 |
Redbird Simulator |
14 |
$630 |
Flight Instruction |
45 |
$3,375 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
15 |
$1,125 |
Total |
|
$10,307 |
Commercial Pilot Courses (Single Engine Initial) (AV311)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine - C172 |
53 |
$8,551 |
Flight Instruction |
12 |
$900 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
8 |
$600 |
Sim |
0 |
|
Total |
|
$10,351 |
Commercial Pilot Courses (Single Engine Initial Cont.) (AV312)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Single Engine - C172 |
43 |
$7,181 |
Flight Instruction |
43 |
$3,225 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
25 |
$1,875 |
Sim |
24 |
$1,800 |
Total |
|
$14,081 |
Single Engine Initial + Multi Add-On (AV 313)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Multi Engine - PA34 |
15 |
$5,025 |
Flight Instruction |
15 |
$1,125 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
17 |
$1,275 |
Total |
|
$7,425 |
CFI Course (AV411)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
25 |
$4,175 |
Instruction |
25 |
$1,875 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
30 |
$2,250 |
Total |
|
$8,630 |
CFII Course (AV412)
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
15 |
$2,505 |
Instruction |
16.75 |
$1,256 |
Simulator |
.75 |
$90 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
11 |
$825 |
Total |
|
$4,841 |
Turbine Training Sim
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Advanced Sim |
15 |
$3,750 |
Instruction |
15 |
|
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
5 |
|
Total |
|
$3,750 |
TOTAL AVERAGE REQUIRED TRAINING COST - $65,605
Some flight instruction course materials are available at no additional charge through the FAA.
MEI Course (PA34) (AV 441) Optional
Course Subject |
Hours |
Cost |
Flight Time |
25 |
$8,375 |
Instruction |
25 |
$1,875 |
Pre/Post Flight Instruction |
15 |
$1,125 |
Total |
|
$11,375 |
Other Estimated Expenses
Expense |
Cost |
Written Exam Fees (PVT-CFII) |
$990 |
Headset |
$200 |
iPad (Recommended) |
$600 |
Total |
$1,790 |
A complete list of fees can be found on Student Financial Services' fee page. Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors. These fees represent 2023-2024 fees as of June 2023. The tuituion and fees displayed above reflect costs for Cape Girardeau campus courses. Different fees apply to off-campus and online courses.
You can download a PDF of this cost information to print and use as a physical reference if needed.