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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
- 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd
- Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- OPEID College Code: 00147900
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- General Phone: (800) 222-3728
- President: Dr. John P. Johnson
- Website: www.erau.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,978

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,263 | 615 | 3,878 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,548 (78%) | 489 (80%) | 3,037 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,660 (65%) | 161 (33%) | 1,821 (60%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 841 | 81% |
| ACT ® Exam | 440 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 20% | 26% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,613 | $3,767 | $4,501 | $5,689 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 87 | 56 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,994 | 2,452 | 2,130 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,496 | $25,490 | $23,550 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,496 | $25,490 | $23,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $950 | $944 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,830 | $7,470 | $6,730 |
| Other Expenses | $3,742 | $3,600 | $3,440 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,068 | $37,510 | $34,664 |
| Out of State | $39,068 | $37,510 | $34,664 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,496 | $26,440 | $24,494 |
| Out of State | $27,496 | $26,440 | $24,494 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,496 | $26,440 | $24,494 |
| Out of State | $27,496 | $26,440 | $24,494 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 50 | 53 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | - |
| Engineering | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | 192 | 22 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 13 | - |
| Computer Engineering | 6 | - |
| Computer Software Engineering | 3 | 12 |
| Engineering Physics | 23 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology | 2 | - |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other | 2 | - |
| Engineering Technologies, Other | 2 | - |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology | 11 | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 36 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Environmental Psychology | 9 | 6 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ||
| Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace Science and Technology | 140 | - |
| Air Traffic Controller | 107 | - |
| Air Transportation, Other | 5 | - |
| Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 198 | 25 |
| Aviation, Airway Management and Operations | 8 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,978 Undergraduate: 4,584 Graduate: 394
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,131 Female: 847
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,829 Female: 755
- Graduate Gender Male: 302 Female: 92
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,430 Part-Time: 548
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,138 Part-Time: 446
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 292 Part-Time: 102
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 523 | 11% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.3% |
| Black | 285 | 6% |
| Asian | 263 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 412 | 8% |
| White | 3,091 | 62% |
| Unknown | 389 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 97 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,752 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,568 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 983 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 375 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 88 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 47 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 43 | 0.9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 20 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,125 | 1,039 | 86 |
| Faculty Status | 255 | 210 | 45 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 78 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 255 | 210 | 45 |
| Primarily Instruction | 255 | 210 | 45 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 130 | 128 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 434 | 418 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 306 | 283 | 23 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 190 | 180 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 92 | 82 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,542 (200) | $65,679 (161) | $54,722 (39) |
| Professor | $84,630 (33) | $84,630 (33) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $66,869 (71) | $67,614 (63) | $61,002 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,136 (82) | $56,876 (58) | $57,764 (24) |
| Instructor | $34,485 (14) | $31,857 (7) | $37,113 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $107,853 (10) | $118,458 (8) | $65,431 (2) |
| Professor | $110,506 (8) | $125,532 (6) | $65,431 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $97,237 (2) | $97,237 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,719 (210) | $67,158 (169) | $54,664 (41) |
| Professor | $85,759 (41) | $87,411 (39) | $53,535 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $67,217 (73) | $67,982 (65) | $61,002 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,136 (82) | $56,876 (58) | $57,764 (24) |
| Instructor | $34,485 (14) | $31,857 (7) | $37,113 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,715,105 | $1,003,117 | $711,988 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 207 | 136 | 71 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 207 | 136 | 71 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 73 | 49 | 24 |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Soccer | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $60,708 | $41,333 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,067 | $8,005 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 64% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 20 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 23 | 20 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
