Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL · Small city

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Acceptance rate
64.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,272
Sticker price $64,632
Graduation rate
67%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$84,131
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
64.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,286
Admitted (fall 2023)
6,818
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,931
Yield (admitted who enroll)
28%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
66%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–670
SAT math, middle 50%
580–690
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
56% / 27%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$36,238
Family income $30–48k$35,628
Family income $48–75k$36,769
Family income $75–110k$40,670
Family income $110k+$45,035
Full sticker price (per year)
$64,632
Tuition & fees – in-state
$44,249
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$44,249
Median debt at graduation
$23,666
Students with federal loans
29%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
67%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$67,135
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$84,131

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
7,860
Graduate students
797
Student-to-faculty ratio
18 : 1
Women
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
15%
Full-time faculty
88%

Undergraduate diversity

White56%
Hispanic16%
International9.9%
Two or more5.3%
Asian5.1%
Black4.5%
Unknown2.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Transportation41%
Engineering35%
Business & Marketing5.1%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement3.1%
Physical Sciences2.7%
Computer & Information Sciences2.3%
Psychology2.1%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences2.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
P. Barry Butler, Ph.D.
Main phone
(386) 226-6000
Address
1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.