Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a comprehensive collection of programs designed to position students for success in aerospace, aviation, business, security and intelligence, engineering and beyond. Its campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to an innovative research park and adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport, located in a spectacular beach setting near the world’s gateway to space. With state-of-the art labs and its own aircraft fleet, the campus is leading hub for aerospace and aviation training. Top-ranked programs, an experiential learning environment and a vibrant campus community attracts over 6,000 students from all 50 states and 107 countries. The university combines hands-on learning approaches with cutting-edge technology and expert faculty to provide a unique, award-winning education.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
72%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
30%
Out-Of-State Students
60%
27%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1204
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,593
Total Number of Undergrads
8,916
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
23%
20-39 Students
67%
40-99 Students
8%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$36,063
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$40,564
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$40,564
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,874
Books and Supplies
$1400

Aid & Grants

0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,559
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,066
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,935

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$15,636
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,625
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$238

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
74%
26%
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
royal blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Daytona Beach
Washington
Phoenix
Dallas
Seattle
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
94%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$70,300

What Students Are Saying

embry-riddle aeronautical university (riddle to current students) is the top aviation and aeronautical engineering university in the country. we are a very diverse campus, hosting students from all around the world. however, we are also very small, at only about 5,000 undergraduate students.
Melanie from Crystal River, FL
embry-riddle has a way to make out-of-state students comfortable with the new environment. they also provide an organized flight program, and everything on campus revolves around the aviation world. the best part of all is that the flight training begins right away.
Angelo from New York, NY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is an exceptional higher learning institute for anyone pursuing a career in the aerospace-aviation industry. ERAU offers an extensive course selection and flight instruction. ERAU is also located in a prime area of Daytona Beach which offers opportunities for fun, recreation, and employment.
Christopher from Raleigh, NC