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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,375
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Prescott, Arizona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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-Prescott 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 Aeronautical University-Prescott boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% 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

73.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,966

Cost of attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in 2022 for students from Arizona.

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

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,966

Cost of attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott received on average $19,062 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.

$19,062
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 154 21% $4,599 $708,273
Other Federal Grant 164 22% $6,212 $1,018,828
State Grant/Scholarships 2 0% $2,522 $5,043
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 687 93% $17,766 $12,205,419
Total Grant & Scholarships 694 94% $19,062 $13,229,290

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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-Prescott students is 69.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.4%.

69.9%

  • asian 79.3% 23 students
  • African American 41.2% 7 students
  • white 71.8% 265 students
  • unknown 45.0% 9 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 50 students
  • International Students 71.0% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 24 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Pacific Conference
  • Basketball California Pacific Conference
  • Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

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

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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 - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • 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)

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