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Embry Riddle can be found in Daytona Beach, Florida (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Embry Riddle.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Embry Riddle are in transportation, engineering, and engineering technician.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Embry Riddle centered around 510 to 630, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Embry Riddle works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 4,776 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Embry Riddle are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at Embry Riddle. The school student athletes compete in Florida Sun Conference competitions.
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
Admissions Phone: (800) 862-2416
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 943-6279
http://www.erau.edu
Embry Riddle awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 459 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation tech, air traffic controller, aviation operations |
| Engineering | 209 | aerospace engineering, engineering physics, civil engineering courses |
| Business And Management | 140 | business administration |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | occupational safety tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician, aerospace engineering tech |
| Science | 36 | atmospheric sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | environmental psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | software engineering, computer engineering |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | aircraft powerplant tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Embry Riddle in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 844 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 124 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Embry Riddle had a total enrollment of 4,776 students (4,522 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 84% |
| Women | 16% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 23% |
| New York | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Embry Riddle offers campus housing for 1,917 of its 4,522 (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 | 3,545 | 2,982 | 84% | 977 | 33% |
| Men | 2,944 | 2,471 | 84% | 825 | 33% |
| Women | 601 | 511 | 85% | 152 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 862-2416
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,550 |
| Room and board | $ 6,730 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 944 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,440 |
Financial Aid:
Embry Riddle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 943-6279
Embry Riddle has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $92,015 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $75,111 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $61,372 | 7 | $58,737 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $52,113 | 18 | $47,306 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,931 | 4 | $31,980 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 152 | $60,569 | 31 | $50,256 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Florida Sun Conference |
| Track | Florida Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 37 | 102 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 31 | 57 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering, Other
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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