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California Aeronautical University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

49 Faculty Members | 7:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

California Aeronautical University

1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, California 93308

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Phone

(661) 615-5915

Website
www.calaero.edu/

Mission Statement

To serve as a leader in educating aviation professionals.

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Mission Statement

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To serve as a leader in educating aviation professionals.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$30,331

Out of state

$30,331
Graduate

In state

$8,520

Out of state

$8,520

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
93%
Did not receive aid
7%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 80.0% $5,522
State/local grants 23.0% $3,399
Institutional grants 27.0% $2,250
Loans 91.0% $13,587

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • Business Administration and Management, General
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. See other colleges that offer this major
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
    • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
      • A program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. Includes instruction in the technical, business, and general aspects of air transportation systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications, navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Business Administration and Management, General
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
    • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises. See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$100
Graduate
$100
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
16%
Male Students
84%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian43.96%
  2. Hispanic/Latino33.56%
  3. Asian11.41%
  4. Black5.37%
  5. Not Specified2.35%
  6. Two Or More Ethnicities2.01%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.34%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

345

Undergraduate students

338

Graduate students

7

Attendance breakdown

Full time
43%
Part time
57%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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