Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Daytona Beach, FL
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,770

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

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's main residential campus is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, situated along the Atlantic coast approximately 50 miles northeast of Orlando. Originally established in 1925 as a flying school, ERAU has evolved into a leading institution specialized in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and related technological fields. The 185-acre campus features modern aviation facilities, including an advanced flight training center, engineering laboratories, and the largest university-operated fleet of aircraft in the country. Known for its comprehensive aerospace and aviation programs, the university offers degrees ranging from aeronautical science and aerospace engineering to aviation business administration and unmanned aircraft systems. Students have access to on-campus housing in residence halls designed to accommodate the university's focus on aviation studies, while the institution maintains strong connections with major aerospace companies and airlines for internship and career opportunities.

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Ratings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/28

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 51.8%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$12,097

Costs for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$12,097
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$25
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living		$10,616
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,428
Total One Year Cost		$29,766

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$67,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are Transportation and Materials Moving, Business, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 80% of students major in Transportation and Materials Moving, 19% in Business, and 1% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.