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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
With campuses in Florida and Arizona, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the largest institution focused on aviation programs in the United States and the first FAA-approved training center for airline certification. Embry-Riddle offers bachelor’s degrees in 48 academic majors in aviation and STEM. The university owns its own aircraft fleet, including a Super Decathlon, Piper Arrows, and Cessna Skyhawks. Additionally, the university is home to the NASA Space Grant lab and the nation’s only College of Security and Intelligence. For athletically inclined students, Embry-Riddle fields 20 varsity sports teams at its Florida campus and 13 squads in Arizona.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
51%
Submitting ACT
68%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1204
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,613
Total Number of Undergrads
5,984
Classroom Sizes
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $36,290
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| 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. | $38,114
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$12,410
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| Books and Supplies | $1400
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Aid & Grants
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.
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.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,125
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,861
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,510
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.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,561
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.
$13,750
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.
$259
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
150
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagle
School Colors
royal blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
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
3.76
Average Rating
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
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