65%

Acceptance Rate

$19,125

Avg.Financial Aid

001479

FAFSA Code

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

6,613

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SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private not-for-profit institution of higher learning dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of its students.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was originally established in the year 1926 as Embry-Riddle Flying School. ERAU is one of the first five aviation schools in the country to be certified and recognized by the Department of Commerce’s Air Commerce Act.

The university continually strives to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as it supports, and embrace diverse community. The university has an extensive online and offline presence and campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. Whereas the Embry-Riddle Online and our Worldwide Campus feature state-of-the-art online technology that offers its students the flexibility of learning whenever and wherever they want.

Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private university. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is part of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University group. The foundation of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach was laid down in the year 2011. The university believes in imparting quality education and giving back to society. In the same light, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a motto of "Expanding a tradition of excellence.". The total enrolment stands at approximately 400 (as of 2015) students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Around 6,402 and 654 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. Interestingly, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has an ethnically diverse student population. At ERAUDB around 57% are white, 14% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 12% are Non-resident alien. And, at the university, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 23% of the students are females and 77% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 9 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Jerry Doyle (Politician, Stock broker), Terry W. Virts (Astronaut), Ronald J. Garan, Jr. (Astronaut, Fighter pilot), and Daniel C. Burbank (Pilot, Astronaut). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At ERAUDB, 107 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).

Location & Contact

Address

600 S Clyde Morris Blvd

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 3862266100
Fax: 3862266299
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Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has been ranked at the 312nd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

65%

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accept Common App

None

The admission to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at ERAUDB, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3900. To gather more information, they can call them at (386) 226-6000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$32,329

Average Annual Cost

$34,392

Books And Supplies

$1,400

Other Fees

$1,422

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$11,438

Budget For Other Expenses

$4,598

Total One Year Cost

$53,250

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to ERAUDB. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $54,724 per year. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($36,868), books and supplies ($1,400), room and boarding ($11,746), and budget for other expenses ($4,710). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

82%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,135

Faculty Overview

72%

Male Professors

28%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Air Transportation

485 Graduates

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

178 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

64 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

59 Graduates

Homeland Security

53 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

37 Graduates

Military Systems and Maintenance Te...

27 Graduates

Quality Control and Safety Technolo...

17 Graduates

Computer Engineering

15 Graduates

Engineering Physics

14 Graduates

Applied Mathematics

11 Graduates

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...

11 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

8 Graduates

Civil Engineering

6 Graduates

Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...

5 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

4 Graduates

Computer Science

3 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

3 Graduates

Physics

3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,984

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Full-time

94%

Part-time

6%

Students Gender

Male

77%

US National: 44%

Female

23%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

56% White

3% Unknown

5% Black

14% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

13% Non Resident alien

5% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

3%

Unknown Location

58%

Out Of State

32%

In State

7%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$66,671 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 96% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

96%

Undergrads in College Housing

39%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,900/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,538/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,538/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Eagle

School Colors

royal blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

140

Total Female Athletes

114

Intramural Sports

18

Sports Club

24

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At ERAUDB, $11,746 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at ERAUDB costs around $4,538 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At ERAUDB, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 77% male and 23% female students enrolled at the university.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$47,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$66,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$17,464

$28,488

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$181 - 296

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,125

Students Receiving Federal Grants

28%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,861

Students Receiving State Aid

31%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,140

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,510

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$26,193

$30K - $48K

$25,323

$48K - $75K

$22,231

$75K - $110K

$19,232

> $110K

$17,862

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,418,488

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at ERAUDB to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,615, whereas the financial aid is $13,163. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $7,185 and institutional aid worth $13,163. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at ERAUDB based on students' financial needs add up to $4,418,488 per year.

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