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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded in 1925 as the Embry-Riddle Flying School. It became the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation in 1939 and became the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1970. The main campus of ERAU is in Daytona Beach, Florida. The campus in Prescott, Arizona, was established in 1978 and occupies around 539 acres of land. More than 1,500 students enroll in ERAU Prescott every year.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott offers more than 10 bachelor’s degrees in the fields of aeronautical science, aerospace engineering, aviation business administration, aviation environmental science, computer engineering, global security and intelligence studies, mechanical engineering and space physics, among others. A Master of Science in Safety Science is also awarded to graduate students.

Students of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott participate in a variety of sports like soccer, volleyball and wrestling. A number of intramural and clubs sports teams are also sponsored by the university. The teams are members of the NAIA Region II and are nicknamed the Eagles.

Overview of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

Embry Riddle Prescott is located in a small city, in Prescott, AZ. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Embry Riddle Prescott top out at the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Embry Riddle Prescott often study transportation and engineering.

Embry Riddle Prescott Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 590 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Embry Riddle Prescott offers classes to 1,707 students (1,622 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Embry Riddle Prescott serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus.

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.

Contacting Embry Riddle Prescott

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
General Phone: (928) 777-3728
http://www.erau.edu

Embry Riddle Prescott Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation196commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation tech, air transportation
Engineering81aerospace engineering, electrical engineering
Liberal Arts36international relations
Science20physics courses, science and society
Computer Science And Engineering5computer science, computer engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Embry Riddle Prescott in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree3209
Master's degree181

Embry Riddle Prescott Student Body

In 2007, Embry Riddle Prescott had a total enrollment of 1,707 students (1,622 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men82%
Women18%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate97%
Graduate3%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black3%
Hispanic7%
Asian7%
American Indian1%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1941%
20-2133%
22-2417%
25-296%
30-341%
35-391%
40-490%
50-640%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California23%
Arizona14%
Texas8%
Colorado7%
Washington5%
Hawaii4%
Oregon4%
Pennsylvania3%
Nevada3%
(International Students)3%
Illinois2%
Michigan2%
Massachusetts2%
Ohio2%
Minnesota2%
Kansas2%
New York2%
Virginia2%
Missouri1%
Alaska1%
New Mexico1%
Indiana1%
Wisconsin1%
New Hampshire1%
Montana1%
Nebraska1%
Connecticut1%
Florida1%
Tennessee1%
Wyoming1%
North Carolina1%
Arkansas1%

Embry Riddle Prescott Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %

Embry Riddle Prescott Room and Board (2007)

Embry Riddle Prescott offers campus housing for 849 of its 1,622 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Prescott, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Embry Riddle Prescott Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,2881,09685%40036%
Men1,04788585%33037%
Women24121188%7033%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480590
SAT Math510610
ACT Composite2228

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT75%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT48%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Embry Riddle Prescott Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,496
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,496
Room and board$ 7,830
Room charge$ 3,990
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,224
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 3,742

Financial Aid:
Embry Riddle Prescott participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147902)

Embry Riddle Prescott Faculty

Embry Riddle Prescott has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured142
Non-tenured, but on tenure track268
Non-tenured and not on tenure track295

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$84,2681*
Associate professoracademic year18$70,7174$62,893
Assistant professoracademic year42$55,9678$54,198
Instructoracademic year2*2*
All faculty totalacademic year68$61,68315$54,238

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Embry Riddle Prescott Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total322860
All Other Sports322860

Embry Riddle Prescott Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science

ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs

SCIENCE
Physics, Other
Science, Technology and Society

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Embry Riddle Prescott Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Embry Riddle Prescott Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Embry Riddle Prescott Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Embry Riddle Prescott % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Embry Riddle Prescott % of degrees in transportation
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Embry Riddle Prescott % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Embry Riddle Prescott Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Embry Riddle Prescott Dorm rooms per full-time student
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Embry Riddle Prescott Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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