Embry Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private research university in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving roughly 7,860 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.81% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $84,131 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,249
- 2024 Average Net Price: $41,272 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.81% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,860 96.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 87.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1257
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,398
- Applicants (IPEDS): 10,286
- Room & Board: $16,894 annual estimate
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach: what the data shows
Common questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is located in Daytona Beach, FL (ZIP 32114-3900).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach public or private?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost?
Published tuition: $44,249.
Average net price after aid: $41,272.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $36,238 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,628 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,769 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $40,670 |
| $110,001+ | $45,035 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $176,996.
How hard is it to get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Admission rate: 64.81%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1257 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Total enrollment: 7,860 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,398 students.
Graduate enrollment: 797 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
150%-time completion rate: 66.55%.
First-year retention: 88.1%.
What do graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach earn?
Median earnings: $65,391 six years after entry; $84,131 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,666.
14.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General (633 completions)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General (413 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (123 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (103 completions)
- Applied Psychology (55 completions)
- Homeland Security (51 completions)
- Aerospace Physiology and Medicine (38 completions)
- Computer Science (35 completions)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics (31 completions)
- Air and Space Operations Technology (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.81%; completion rate 66.55%; median earnings $84,131 at 10 years; net price $41,272. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$44,249
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach was $44,249.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$41,272
2024 Value
In 2024 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,272.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$165,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$41,272 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$176,996 4-Year Tuition
$16,894 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$62,393 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$249,572 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,334 | $31,334 | $34,497 |
| 2014 | $31,948 | $31,948 | $33,659 |
| 2015 | $33,218 | $33,218 | $30,140 |
| 2016 | $33,886 | $33,886 | $30,939 |
| 2017 | $34,822 | $34,822 | $33,120 |
| 2018 | $35,814 | $35,814 | $30,197 |
| 2019 | $36,868 | $36,868 | $34,296 |
| 2020 | $37,964 | $37,964 | $35,129 |
| 2021 | $39,066 | $39,066 | $35,156 |
| 2022 | $40,564 | $40,564 | $37,975 |
| 2023 | $42,304 | $42,304 | $40,289 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.81% Acceptance Rate
10,286 Total Applicants
6,818 Students Admitted
1,931 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.32% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1257
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach reported total enrollment of about 7,860 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.9%). About 14.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach in 2024 is 7,860 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,398 students. Graduate enrollment is about 797 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.02% 100% Completion Time
66.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.02% of students graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General: 84% male / 16% female
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 81% male / 19% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
Return on Investment
$23,666 Median Student Debt
$84,131 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
409.61% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General: 633 completions
2. Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 413 completions
3. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 123 completions
4. Mechanical Engineering: 103 completions
5. Applied Psychology: 55 completions
6. Homeland Security: 51 completions
7. Aerospace Physiology and Medicine: 38 completions
8. Computer Science: 35 completions
9. Engineering Physics/Applied Physics: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 87.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,966
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,657
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private non-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 7,860 students. Student body composition includes White (56.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.2%), Non-Resident Alien (9.9%). The admission rate is 64.81%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1257. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.55%. Approximately 14.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates report median earnings of $84,131 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach located?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is located in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is 64.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 10,286 applicants and 6,818 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost?
Reported tuition is $44,249 and average net price is $41,272 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,894 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,398 students, White (56.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
About 35.5% of students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach reports midpoint SAT about 1257 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach earn?
Median earnings are $65,391 six years after entry and $84,131 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,666.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach public or private?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private nonprofit institution located in Daytona Beach, FL.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach an HBCU?
No. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach a tribal college?
No. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Daytona Beach, Florida city profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.