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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3900

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private urban institution in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1256.

A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,131 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,289.

Established
1926
Mascot
Ernie the Eagle
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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66%Acceptance
1256SAT Avg
7,535Students
18:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$84,131Earnings 10yr
$40,289Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & WritingMid: 615
570670
MathMid: 620
570680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2430

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1256

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,304
Room & Board$13,670
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$59,972
Average Net Price$40,289
Median Debt at Graduation$23,666
Monthly Payment (10yr)$251

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$35,431
$30–48K$34,066
$48–75K$39,693
$75–110K$42,233
$110K+$43,073

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

15

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

15

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
7,535
Gender Split
27% / 73%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 5%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.4%
Freshman Retention85.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,391
10 Years$84,131

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
↓1
vs 2024
Forbes
#294
↓1
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History On December 17, 1925, Talton Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle founded the Embry–Riddle Company at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • •In spring 1926, the company opened the Embry–Riddle School of Aviation.
  • •Following a merger with the Aviation Corporation (AVCO), the Embry–Riddle flying school was closed in 1930.
  • •In 1939, Riddle, John Graham McKay and wife Isabel re-established the school in Miami.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando55 mi
JAX Jacksonville98 mi
TPA Tampa123 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
New York, NY890 mi · ~25h 43m drive
Hartford, CT987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Providence, RI1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Albany, NY1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Rochester, NY984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Buffalo, NY954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Philadelphia, PA815 mi · ~23h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Newark, NJ887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
Washington, DC709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Baltimore, MD742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Atlanta, GA371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
Raleigh, NC476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Miami, FL243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Orlando, FL49 mi · ~1h 25m drive
Tampa, FL121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Nashville, TN586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Richmond, VA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Chicago, IL951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Detroit, MI915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Minneapolis, MN1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN786 mi · ~22h 42m drive
Columbus, OH752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Cleveland, OH851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Dallas, TX964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
Houston, TX862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
Austin, TX1004 mi · ~29h drive
San Antonio, TX1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Los Angeles, CA2202 mi · ~63h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive
San Diego, CA2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive
Seattle, WA2531 mi · ~73h 7m drive
Portland, OR2513 mi · ~72h 36m drive
Denver, CO1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1848 mi · ~53h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1907 mi · ~55h 5m drive
Honolulu, HI4749 mi · ~137h 12m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Orlando (MCO)55 miles
Rental car
83 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
110 min$66-110
Jacksonville (JAX)98 miles
Rental car
147 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
196 min$118-196

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