Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,640

4.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,183

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

2,047 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

12,268

34.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.1%

100 Graduates

About

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a higher education institution located in Volusia County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (888 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (101 degrees).

In 2023, 3,565 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. 17.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,995 degrees), 3.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (592 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $11,640, which is $−3,524 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,006 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $11,640, which is $3,524 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,183.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,640

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was $11,640. The cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $−3,524 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,183

2023 Value

18.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,183. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide grew by 18.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,112

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was of $9,112 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.45% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3006 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received 2,047 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,047 applicants, 1,264 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 12,268 students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has an overall enrollment yield of 53.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,264

Accepted Out of 2,047

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 61.7% (1,264 admissions from 2,047 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 57.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.7%, while admissions grew by 31.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had a total enrollment of 12,268 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 4,200 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,068. This means that 34.2% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.28% Black or African American, 4.47% Asian, 4.45% Two or More Races, 0.554% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.5%) and White Female (7.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39%), followed by White Female (14.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,268 students. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 4,200 and the part-time enrollment is 8,068. This means that 34.2% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,358 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,218 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,016 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 51.8% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.28% Black or African American, 4.47% Asian, 4.45% Two or More Races, 0.554% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 665 students (5.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,305 fewer women than men received degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white (1,995 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (592 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (888 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (101 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (1,558 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (442 degrees), and Engineering (300 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Accountants & auditors (1,027,304 people), Other managers (1,003,162 people), Software developers (620,115 people), Financial managers (533,527 people), and Chief executives & legislators (497,358 people).

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2023 are Transportation (1,558 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (442 degrees), Engineering (300 degrees), Business (954 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Transportation (1,558 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (442 degrees), Engineering (300 degrees), Business (954 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Computer Systems Design (937,210 people), Construction (658,980 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (538,018 people), Elementary & secondary schools (525,755 people), and Banking & related activities (524,060 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.

Most Common (2023)

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
888 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
204 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 888 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,935

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

630

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,935 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, which is 4.66 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (630).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,348 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 6.48 times more than the 208 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 0.154 times less than the 1,348 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,995 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
592 degrees awarded
Black or African American
292 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white (1,995 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (592 degrees).

4.77% of degree recipients (170 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,661 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
480 degrees awarded
White Female
334 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white male (1,661 degrees awarded). There were 3.46 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (480 degrees).

Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide employs 53 Assistant professors, 47 Associate professors and 20 Instructors. Most academics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Male Associate professor (29), Male Assistant professor (28), and Female Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 157 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 95 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$50.1M

2023 Salaries

0.502%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a median of $50.1M in salaries, a 0.502% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.45% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.03% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a total of $11M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

157 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 47 employees, and Instructor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 157 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 95 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was Male Associate professor with 29 employees, Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.

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