Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Private

Daytona Beach, FL

Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private mid-sized school with roughly 7,860 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 65% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $105,527/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate65%

SAT range1160–1360

ACT range24–30

Undergrads7,860

Yield (admits who enroll)29%

Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$64,632

4-year grad rate67%

Median earnings, 10yr out$84,131

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach weighs your application

From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors

Rigor of secondary school recordImportant

Class rankImportant

Academic GPAVery important

Standardized test scoresConsidered

Application essayConsidered

RecommendationsConsidered

Nonacademic factors

InterviewNot considered

Extracurricular activitiesImportant

Talent/abilityImportant

Character/personal qualitiesImportant

First generationNot considered

Alumni relation (legacy)Considered

Geographical residenceNot considered

State residencyNot considered

Religious affiliationNot considered

Volunteer workNot considered

Work experienceConsidered

Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans29%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business Administration, Management and Operations$83,749/yr

Engineering

Computer Engineering$105,527/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,450/yr

Mechanical Engineering$96,331/yr

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$95,552/yr

Engineering Physics$94,084/yr

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Security Science and Technology$98,996/yr

Homeland Security$71,014/yr

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$87,797/yr

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

Military Systems and Maintenance Technology$72,903/yr

Physical Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$76,421/yr

Psychology

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$82,023/yr

Social Sciences

International Relations and National Security Studies$75,520/yr

Transportation and Materials Moving

Air Transportation$90,495/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity3,503

Typical room charge$7,700

Typical board charge$5,174

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach look for in applicants?

Per Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, FL admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically score between 1160–1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,632 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach require students to live on campus?

No -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.