Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Daytona Beach, FL
4.5 8 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,426

Location Daytona Beach, Florida
Website erau.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#304

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus is situated along Florida's Atlantic coast, adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport and approximately 60 miles northeast of Orlando. The 185-acre campus features modern aviation facilities, including an advanced flight training center, air traffic control lab, and meteorology facilities, reflecting its position as a leading institution for aerospace and aviation education. Founded in 1926 in Cincinnati before relocating to Florida in 1965, Embry-Riddle maintains selective admission standards and is recognized globally for its aerospace engineering, aviation science, and aeronautical science programs. The university provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style units, with many buildings designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. Students have access to a fleet of training aircraft, engineering laboratories, and specialized aviation simulation equipment, supporting the institution's focus on hands-on technical education.

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Ratings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1360
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.88

Acceptance Rate

64.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 25.8%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,249

Costs for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,249
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$1,841
Room and Board		$16,894
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,480
Total One Year Cost		$67,714

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$67,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are Transportation and Materials Moving, Engineering, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 40% of students major in Transportation and Materials Moving, 36% in Engineering, and 6% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.