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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, or ERAU, was founded in 1926 as the Embry-Riddle Flying School. It was part of the Embry-Riddle Company, founded in 1925 by Talton Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle. The Embry-Riddle Flying School was later renamed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute. In 1970, ERAU adopted its present name. The campus encompasses more than 180 acres in Daytona Beach, Florida. In addition, it has another campus in Prescott, Arizona. ERAU offers several bachelor degrees and master degrees and is organized into the following academic units:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
Notable alumni of ERAU are Gregory A. Biscone, Brigadier General of the United States Air Force; Barry R. Cox, Flight Chief of US Air Force Avionics; Cho Yang-Ho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air.
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Campus Location600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
USA
Main Tel: (800) 522-6787
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide HighlightsWhere Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in transportation.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,524 | 3 | | Master | 978 | 3 | | Associate | 694 | 3 |
Embry Riddle StudentsThe student enrollment at Embry Riddle was 15,189 in 2007 (8,132 full-time equivalent). About 92% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 8% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 14% are full-time and 86% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,968 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Embry Riddle participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 5 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 6 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 108 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Embry Riddle Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 82% | | All | 79% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (573 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION (3,600 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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