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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was originally founded in 1926 as the Embry-Riddle Flying School. The school was moved from Cincinnati to Daytona Beach in 1965, and university status was granted in 1970. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Daytona Beach campus offers enrollment to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students every year. The campus sits on 185 acres of land.
ERAU- Daytona Beach’s aeronautical science and aerospace engineering are among the well known programs of the university. It also offers undergraduate degrees in subjects like air traffic management, applied meteorology, business administration, civil engineering, communication and computer engineering. Master degrees in aeronautics, aerospace engineering, business administration, human factors and systems, software engineering and engineering physics, as well as doctoral degrees in engineering physics.
ERAU- Daytona Beach sponsors over 10 intercollegiate teams in sports like golf, soccer and basketball.
Embry Riddle is in Daytona Beach, FL. Daytona Beach is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Embry Riddle issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Embry Riddle include transportation and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Embry Riddle scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 620 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,978 students study at Embry Riddle (in 2007-2008). The school is essentially a male school.
Part-time study is common at Embry Riddle. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Florida Sun Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the purpose of Embry-Riddle to provide a comprehensive education to prepare graduates for productive careers and responsible citizenship with special emphasis on the needs of aviation, aerospace, engineering and related fields. To achieve this purpose, the university is dedicated to the following:
To offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for immediate productivity and career growth while providing a broad-based education with emphasis on communication and analytical skills.
To emphasize academic excellence in the teaching of all courses and programs; to recruit and develop excellent faculty and staff; and to pursue research and creative activities that maintain and extend knowledge in aviation, aerospace and related disciplines.
To develop mature, responsible graduates capable of examining, evaluating and appreciating the economic, political, cultural, moral and technological aspects of humankind and society, and to foster a better understanding of the workings of the free enterprise system and its social and economic benefits, and of the profit motive, as vital forces to the potential of individuals and groups.
To promote ethical and responsible behavior among its students and graduates in the local, national and international aviation and aerospace communities and in the community at large.
To develop and effectively deliver educational programs for the adult student and professional at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including off-campus degree programs, short courses, distance learning, non-credit programs, seminars, workshops and conferences."
More complete details are provided below.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
600 S Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
General Phone: (800) 222-3728
http://www.erau.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 407 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Engineering | 278 | aerospace engineering, engineering physics, civil engineering courses, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Business and Management | 136 | business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 25 | environmental psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | software engineering, computer science, computer engineering |
| Science | 17 | atmospheric sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | occupational safety tech, engineering technician |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Embry Riddle in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 844 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 110 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Embry Riddle had a total enrollment of 4,978 students (4,804 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 85% |
| Women | 15% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 24% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| New York | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Embry Riddle offers campus housing for 2,032 of its 4,804 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Daytona Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,524 | 2,822 | 80% | 1,064 | 38% |
| Men | 2,941 | 2,345 | 80% | 905 | 39% |
| Women | 583 | 477 | 82% | 159 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,540 |
| Room and board | $ 8,240 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,892 |
Financial Aid:
Embry Riddle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147900)
Embry Riddle has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 74 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $128,518 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $107,215 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $88,838 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $69,825 | 9 | $64,624 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $60,555 | 24 | $61,500 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,596 | 5 | $36,951 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 164 | $69,945 | 38 | $59,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 50 | 121 |
| Track | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 42 | 78 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Environmental Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Embry Riddle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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