A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 345% more male students than female students enrolled at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide with a gender ratio of 82% men to 18% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
82%
|
| Women |
18%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,450
|
| Women |
2,124
|
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 90% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
10%
|
| Out of State |
78%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 87.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 71.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=426314 IPEDS survey data for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide.
Last updated February 24, 2024