Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, established in 1965, is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Embry-Riddle began as the Embry-Riddle Company in 1925 but was renamed as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1970. Total annual enrollment for all the campuses is over 34,000 currently.

The main campus is nearly 185 acres. The university confers the following degrees:

• Doctoral degrees
• Graduate degrees
• Undergraduate degrees

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is divided into following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Aviation
• College of Business
• College of Engineering

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach has several clubs and organizations to support the development of the students. The university has more than 130 student organizations including over 10 fraternities and more than 3 sororities. International students make up more than seven percent of the campus's undergraduate enrollment.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Highlights

Where Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering and transportation.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Embry Riddle Students

The student enrollment at Embry Riddle was 4,978 in 2007 (4,644 full-time equivalent).

About 91% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 9% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

About 8% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 92% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 51% are full-time and 49% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Embry Riddle participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Embry Riddle provides on-campus housing for 2,031 of its 4,644 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Embry Riddle Athletics

Embry Riddle is in the Florida Sun Conference for major sports.

Embry Riddle offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 71 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 50 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .

Embry Riddle Admissions (2007)

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