Prescott, Arizona is home to Embry Riddle Prescott. Prescott is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Embry Riddle Prescott go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in transportation and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 525 and 640. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Embry Riddle Prescott has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,685 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Embry Riddle Prescott are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Embry Riddle Prescott offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
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 - Prescott
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
General Phone: (928) 777-3728
Admissions Phone: (800) 888-3728
Financial Aid Phone: (928) 777-3765
http://www.erau.edu
Embry Riddle Prescott awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 212 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation tech, air transportation |
| Engineering | 72 | aerospace engineering, electrical engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | international relations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer engineering, software engineering |
| Science | 7 | science and society |
Number of programs and degrees for Embry Riddle Prescott in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 315 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Embry Riddle Prescott had a total enrollment of 1,685 students (1,566 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 85% |
| Women | 15% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 29% |
| Arizona | 15% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Washington | 7% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Embry Riddle Prescott offers campus housing for 849 of its 1,566 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,163 | 1,041 | 90% | 359 | 34% |
| Men | 955 | 856 | 90% | 305 | 36% |
| Women | 208 | 185 | 89% | 54 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 525 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 888-3728
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 Prescott participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147902)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (928) 777-3765
Embry Riddle Prescott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 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 | 5 | $68,482 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $66,747 | 6 | $57,831 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $49,451 | 11 | $47,086 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $58,099 | 19 | $51,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 12 | 34 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
SCIENCE
Science, Technology and Society
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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What Sets Embry Riddle Prescott Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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