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Private Nonprofit Graduate Good 63/100

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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Daytona Beach, Florida

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Daytona Beach, Florida. It enrolls 9,139 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: worldwide.erau.edu

Acceptance: 57.9%
Graduation: 46.7%
Net Price: $18,725
Median Earnings (10yr): $84,131
Enrollment: 9,139
Student : Faculty: 22:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Other Academic Year

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

63/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 8

Value 88

Affordability 44

Selectivity 61

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 57.9%, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

1040 – 1240

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

18 – 28

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Stable ↓ 0.2 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $18,725 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$18,725

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

26%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

10%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees: $12,097
Room & Board (off-campus): $10,616
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,428
Total Cost of Attendance: $24,878

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$18,216
$30,001 – $48,000

$18,777
$48,001 – $75,000

$19,002
$75,001 – $110,000

$21,057

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,625

10% percentile

$5,250

25% percentile

$23,666

Median percentile

$26,500

75% percentile

$37,000

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $16,625 ↓ $7,041

No Pell $12,000 ↓ $11,666

Dependent students $16,000 ↓ $7,666

Independent students $12,500 ↓ $11,166

Female students $15,750 ↓ $7,916

Male students $13,974 ↓ $9,692

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $8,424, less than completers ($23,666), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

47% of full-time students who enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

47%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

64%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide earn a median of $84,131 ten years after first enrolling. That's well above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$84,131

Earning > $25K

90%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$63,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$71,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$64,400

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$70,700

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$74,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $8,300, about 12% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 17.7 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Excellent. 89% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is home to 9,139 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 36% are first-generation college students, 71% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

9,139

Part-Time

71%

First-Generation

36%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 50.8% 4,638

Hispanic 20.5% 1,869

Black 8.4% 770

Other 6.0% 551

International 5.5% 505

Asian 4.4% 405

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Small City Daytona Beach, Florida

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

76% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Other Academic Year scheduling structure

Designation

Branch campus

What You Can Study

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offers a varied set of programs: 37 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

4 Programs

Transportation

Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)
Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)
Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)

8 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

7 Programs

Engineering

Systems Engineering $105K ($80K–$138K)
Aerospace Engineering $98K ($82K–$116K)
Aerospace Engineering $98K ($82K–$116K)

4 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

4 Programs

Engineering Tech

Quality Control Tech $87K ($66K–$107K)
Quality Control Tech $87K ($66K–$107K)
Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)

2 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies $51K ($34K–$71K)
Sustainability Studies $58K ($37K–$77K)

1 Program

Military Tech

Military Applied Sciences

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 22:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

22:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Avg Faculty Salary

$76,678

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

127 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	7	6%	$100,887
Associate Professors	47	37%	$87,659
Assistant Professors	53	42%	$70,344
Instructors	20	16%	$59,182

Pros & Cons of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Above-average post-graduation earnings
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Larger class sizes than typical
Below-average completion rate
First-year retention is below typical
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options; students prioritizing post-graduation earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide hard to get into?

Admissions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 57.9%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 57.9%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scored between 1040 and 1240 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scored between 18 and 28 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide cost?

The average net price after aid at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $18,725 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $84,131 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $18,725 per year. That's roughly 4.5x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide known for?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is best known for its programs in Air Transportation, Business Administration, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are $84,131, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide accredited?

Yes. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide enrolls 9,139 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates 47% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide a public or private college?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a Private Nonprofit institution.

Where is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide located?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

What programs does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offer?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offers 37 distinct programs. The most popular include Air Transportation, Business Administration, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 22:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.