Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,394, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 18 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,728.

Daytona Beach, FL

$10,728

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

70%

Acceptance Rate Insight

70% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

64%

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

19%

Graduation Rate Insight

19% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPAConsidered (not required)

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

13k

Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

5%

Black

9%

Hispanic

18%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

54

Total Online Enrollment

12,505

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

2% On-campus

98% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold86% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

23%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

24%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,477
State Grant Aid$4,931
Institution Grant Aid$2,048
Pell Grant Aid$3,286

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$51k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
3Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
4Engineering.
5Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
6Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
7Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians.
8Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
9Psychology.
10Security And Protective Services.
11Transportation And Materials Moving.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.