Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,503) | ✔ ($5,174) |
| 5 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 6 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,306) | ✔ |
| 11 | University of Maryland-College Park | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,465) | ✔ ($6,036) |
| 12 | University of Colorado Boulder | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,500) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 11 | University of Maryland-College Park | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 12 | University of Colorado Boulder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools. Among 12 best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools, all schools are NAA members, all schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | NAA, NCAA, NAIA | - | Florida Sun Conference | Florida Sun Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 5 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 11 | University of Maryland-College Park | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 12 | University of Colorado Boulder | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Undergraduate Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 11 | University of Maryland-College Park | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 12 | University of Colorado Boulder | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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