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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
About 58 in 100 applicants get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide sits in Daytona Beach proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 5.5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, where graduates median $95,552 four years out. Faculty pay averages $108,768 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 9,139 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 60.3% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1260 — near the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 565 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received 2,047 applications and admitted 1,264 (61.7%), with 678 enrolling.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide compares
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57.9% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,097 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $84,131 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide student earns $84,131 — 75% above the Florida median of $48,082 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide lists tuition at $12,097 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $12,097 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide enrolls 9,139 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students — 20.5% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $95,552 |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $87,797 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 |
| Homeland Security | $71,014 |
Median earnings for these 5 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $84,131 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 6 additional Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 57.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's acceptance rate?
61.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,264 admitted from 2,047 applicants.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide cost?
At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, published tuition is $12,097 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $84,131 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Ave Maria University — 41.4% admitted
- Beacon College — 43.5% admitted
- University of West Florida — 58.2% admitted
- Warner University — 42.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.