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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

#6 in Best Colleges in Florida
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1,435 reviews
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    As the leader in aviation and aerospace education, safety has always been the top priority on campus. We've applied our expertise to the current health crisis by implementing a number of protocols to keep the Embry-Riddle community safe and moving forward. Read more and see our efforts in action in videos on our website. Learn More

    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A-
    daytonabeach.erau.edu
    1 Aerospace Boulevard
    Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    About Embry-Riddle - Daytona...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Sun Conference
    From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

    As the nation’s only University specializing in every aspect of the aviation and aerospace fields, employers seek out Embry-Riddle graduates for in-demand careers from professional pilot to pre-med, engineering to intelligence operations, and everything in between. Offering one-of-a-kind majors in aerospace physiology, space physics, aviation business and many more, Embry-Riddle is preparing students for the critical needs of industry today, as well as the careers of tomorrow.

    Serving approximately 5,900 undergraduates and 600 graduate students, the 185-acre Daytona Beach Campus offers a traditional residential college experience to enhance our world-class, highly-ranked academic programs. Adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport, the location offers excellent support for flight training, research and industry partnerships. If you’re looking for a college with the best reputation, placement rate, starting salaries and sunny location, look to Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus.

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    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    SAT Range
    1080-1310
    ACT Range
    22-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,063/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,890/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    75%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.88 responses
    59%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.114 responses
    40%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.114 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
      455 Graduates
    • Aerospace Engineering
      186 Graduates
    • Business
      80 Graduates
    • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
      67 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      65 Graduates
    • Psychology
      33 Graduates
    • Air Transportation
      26 Graduates
    • Military Systems Technology
      24 Graduates
    • Engineering Physics
      23 Graduates
    • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
      15 Graduates
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    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      99%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,601Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    383
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Smart and dedicated
      41%
    • Male, smart, dedicated
      10%
    • Dedicated
      8%
    • Smart
      8%
    • Smart and rich.
      6%
    • Smart, dedicated, Rich and Foreign
      6%
    • Foreign and Rich
      5%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    92%
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    Poll
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.130 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.142 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 96 responses
    • In my opinion it is the top school for my career.
      35%
    • Expensive
      24%
    • Hard work will make you succeed
      11%
    • Expensive but so worth it
      10%
    • Awesome
      6%
    • The cost way out weight the benfits ?
      5%
    • Overrated
      2%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $66,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      62%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      94%
      National
      83%
      91%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.68 responses
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      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Reviews

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      As a freshman during Covid, there was a lot to be prepared for. ERAU gave a great experience during orientation and clear guidelines on Covid precautions. The academics adapted quickly to virtual learning and I didn't feel my education suffered because of it. Professors, with only a few exceptions, were helpful and reachable. The campus is beautiful; ideal Florida scenery with a well-kept grounds. However, the absolute best part is the food. Breakfast is ok, but dinner is fantastic! I've never been disappointed or gone hungry. Get the cheapest meal plan. It is enough and well worth it.
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      My time in Daytona Beach, Florida was absolutely amazing. Embry-Riddle is a first-class university that takes a hands-on approach to student learning. The professors find a way to try and reach every student. The students must be willing to work hard and ask help as needed. If students are willing to do this, then the professors bend over backwards to help you. In fact, everyone on campus is very helpful and wants nothing but you to succeed in whatever you do. Embry-Riddle specializes in the aeronautical fields, but also offers other avenues such as business and human factors. Once an Eagle always an Eagle!
      Embry-Riddle looks like the dream school for aspiring Pilots, and in some way it is. If you live on campus, you wake up every morning to the awesome airport view with planes surrounding it. You live with like-minded airplane enthusiasts, and there are plenty of study rooms and locations focused on studying.

      Some things that should be changed is: the on-campus food is not the best one (Sodexo), you will possibly get tired of it within your 1st semester, and there aren't that many options. Parking spot, like most schools, it is awful and on-campus housing keeps expanding significantly without adding any more parking spots.
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