Quincy University

Located in Quincy, Illinois, Quincy University offers two bachelor’s degree programs in aviation. Thanks to a partnership with Jet Access Flight Training, students start flying as early as their first day of class.

Program Highlights

Quincy University is an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school and flight operations are conducted at the Quincy Regional Airport (KUIN), which is a 15-minute drive from the main campus.

Programs Quincy University offers include:

• Bachelor of Science
  • Aviation Flight
  • Aviation Management

Students can conduct solo flights by the end of their first semester.

The airport boasts an on-site testing center using FAA-licensed computers and an FAA-designated examiner.

In addition to coursework and flying experience, students can further their involvement in aviation through Quincy´s Aviation Club and the Hawks Flight Team. The school is also part of Region 8 of the National intercollegiate Flying Association.

Value

Quincy University’s base tuition is about $42,000 a year. That’s on the high side, but it does include room and board. On top of base tuition, flight students will have additional costs for flight courses. Over the course of four years, before financial aid or scholarships, flight costs will be about $70,000 for all necessary certificates to be a professional pilot.

However, 98 percent of students at Quincy receive financial assistance that ranges between $10,000 and $25,000 per year.

Quincy University also accepts outside scholarships, such as the:

● Western Digital Scholarship
● WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship
● Zach Wardrip Memorial Scholarship

It also accepts veteran’s benefits like the GI bill.

Fleet and Facilities

The fleet of aircraft at Quincy University includes:

● Cessna 172s
● Piper Arrows
● Piper Seminoles

Graduates of Quincy University flight program will be eligible for a R-ATP.

Campus Life

Quincy offers on-campus housing with seven residential halls to choose from and has many on-campus dining options.

Quincy University has 16 NCAA Division II sports teams students can get involved in. Students can also join one of many intramural sports teams.

With more than 30 clubs and organizations, plenty of community service projects, a dedicated campus activities board, cross-country mission trips, and multicultural events, there’s always something going on at Quincy.

The Bottom Line

Quincy University is a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution that offers an all-inclusive aviation flight program. Students looking to attend a private Catholic University in a small town may want to consider Quincy. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, flight students get individualized training. They can also enjoy many traditional college experiences like clubs, sports, and on-campus housing.