Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Admission Requirements
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Admission Overview
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach admitted 64.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.88 GPA (A) and SAT 1160-1360 / ACT 24-30. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Acceptance Rate
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach acceptance rate is 64.8%. Last year, 7,279 of 11,232 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach and can you get accepted?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.88. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.88Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.88
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically have around a 3.88 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #6 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1160-1360Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
52%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 580
- Composite 1160
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 690
- Composite 1360
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1360) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ranks #6 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1360
SAT policy
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 23
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 28
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach places #5 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
56% of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.88 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1360); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Last updated: August 2026