Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach campus
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,389
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, Embry-Riddle is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Embry-Riddle boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,066

Cost of attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,066

Cost of attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach received on average $20,273 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,273
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 368 25% $5,251 $1,932,439
Other Federal Grant 438 29% $6,685 $2,928,216
State Grant/Scholarships 524 35% $6,556 $3,435,166
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,405 94% $15,975 $22,444,573
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,421 95% $20,273 $28,807,955

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students is 62.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.9%.

62.2%

  • asian 64.0% 32 students
  • African American 42.6% 40 students
  • white 65.9% 479 students
  • unknown 55.0% 22 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 58.2% 103 students
  • International Students 62.9% 78 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 30 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball The Sun Conference
  • Basketball The Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)