Facts & Figures
History and Background
On December 17, 1925, exactly 22 years after the historic flight of the Wright Flyer, barnstormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry founded the Embry-Riddle Company at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio. The following spring the company opened the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University began with a simple plan to train airplane pilots. Today, Embry-Riddle leads the world in aviation and aerospace higher education.
Embry-Riddle is an independent, nonsectarian, not-for-profit, coeducational university. The University serves culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and related fields. Residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., provide education in a traditional setting, while the Worldwide Campus provides instruction through more than 130 centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East and through online learning.
Accrediting Bodies and Affiliations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, composed of the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
Program Accreditation at the Daytona Beach Campus: The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21102-4012; Telephone: 410-347-7700). The bachelor degree programs in Aeronautical Science, Aerospace Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology, Aviation Business Administration, and Safety Science are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board, International (AABI). The bachelor degree programs in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration program are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Aviation Maintenance Science degree program is accredited by AABI for two Areas of Concentration: Aerospace Electronics and Maintenance Management. The certificate programs in Maintenance Technology (airframe and power plant) are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Program Accreditation at the Prescott Campus: The bachelor degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are accredited by ABET. The bachelor degree programs in Aeronautical Science, Applied Meteorology, and Aviation Business Administration are accredited by AABI.
At Both Residential Campuses: Certificate programs in Flight (private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings) and Flight Dispatch are approved by the FAA.
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University Executives
| Office |
Executive |
| President |
John P. Johnson |
| Senior Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer |
Eric Weekes |
| EVP & CAO, Daytona Beach Campus |
Richard Heist |
| Executive Vice President, Worldwide Campus |
Martin Smith |
| Executive Vice President, Prescott Campus |
Frank Ayers |
| Chief Academic Officer, Prescott Campus |
Richard Bloom |
| VP, Research & Assistant to the President |
Christina Frederick-Recascino |
| Vice President, Institutional Advancement |
Daniel Montplaisir |
| Vice President, Human Resources |
Irene McReynolds |
| General Counsel |
Michael Murray |
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Tuition and Fees 2009-2010 Academic Year
Fall/Spring Tuition - Daytona Beach and Prescott
|
Category
|
Tuition Amount
|
|
Undergraduate - 1-11 or 16+ credit hours
|
$1,120 (per credit hour)
|
|
Undergraduate - 12-16 credit hours
|
$13,475 (per semester)
|
|
Graduate
|
$1,120 (per credit hour)
|
Tuition - Worldwide Campus (per credit hour)
|
Undergraduate
|
$221 to $309 |
|
Graduate
|
$356 to $618 |
Residential Campus Fall/Spring Fees (per semester)
|
Fee Type
|
Daytona Beach
|
Prescott
|
|
Mandatory Fees
(estimated) |
$582 |
$400
|
|
Room (estimated)
|
$2,600
|
$2,262 |
|
Meal Plans (estimated) |
$588 to $2,382 |
$525 to $1,742 |
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Embry-Riddle Enrollment
Fall 2008 Residential Campus Enrollment by Undergraduate Degree Program
| Undergraduate Degree Program |
Daytona Beach |
Prescott |
Both Campuses |
| Aviation Business Admin. (Assoc.) |
1 |
--- |
1 |
| Aviation Maintenance Science (Assoc.) |
10 |
--- |
10 |
| Aeronautical Science |
1,346 |
493 |
1,839 |
| Aeronautical Systems Maintenance |
6 |
--- |
6 |
| Aeronautics |
187 |
98 |
285 |
| Aerospace Electronics |
12 |
--- |
12 |
| Aerospace Engineering |
1,390 |
549 |
1,939 |
| Aerospace Studies |
92 |
45 |
137 |
| Air Traffic Management |
315 |
--- |
315 |
| Applied Meteorology |
109 |
38 |
147 |
| Aviation Business Administration |
--- |
68 |
68 |
| Aviation Environmental Science |
--- |
5 |
5 |
| Aviation Maintenance Science |
217 |
--- |
217 |
| Aviation Management |
20 |
--- |
20 |
| Business Administration |
264 |
--- |
264 |
| Civil Engineering |
35 |
--- |
35 |
| Communication |
36 |
--- |
36 |
| Computer Engineering |
44 |
22 |
66 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
19 |
22 |
| Electrical Engineering |
34 |
43 |
77 |
| Engineering Physics |
97 |
--- |
97 |
| Global Security & Intelligence Studies |
--- |
189 |
189 |
| Homeland Security |
100 |
--- |
100 |
| Human Factors Psychology |
50 |
--- |
50 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
74 |
32 |
106 |
| Safety Science |
38 |
--- |
38 |
| Software Engineering |
47 |
--- |
47 |
| Space Physics |
27 |
59 |
86 |
| Still Exploring (Arts & Sciences) |
29 |
3 |
32 |
| Still Exploring (Aviation) |
7 |
1 |
8 |
| Still Exploring (Business) |
3 |
--- |
3 |
| Still Exploring (Engineering) |
38 |
8 |
46 |
| Nondegree/Other |
26 |
16 |
42 |
| Total Undergraduate |
4,657 |
1,688 |
6,345 |
Fall 2008 Residential Campus Enrollment by Graduate Degree Program
| Graduate Degree Program |
Daytona Beach |
Prescott |
Both Campuses |
| Aeronautics |
93 |
--- |
93 |
| Aerospace Engineering |
79 |
--- |
79 |
| Business Administration |
91 |
--- |
91 |
| Business Admin. in Aviation Management (Online)
|
61 |
--- |
61 |
| Engineering Physics |
16 |
--- |
16 |
| Human Factors and Systems |
31 |
--- |
31 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
5 |
--- |
5 |
| Safety Science |
--- |
29 |
29 |
| Software Engineering |
26 |
--- |
26 |
| Nondegree |
3 |
2 |
5 |
| Total Graduate |
405 |
31 |
436 |
| Grand Total |
5,062
| 1,719
| 6,781
|
Worldwide Campus Enrollment (Annual Headcount Fall 2007 - Summer 2008)
| Location |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
Total |
| U.S. Centers |
15,737 |
5,114 |
20,851 |
| Europe Centers |
1,926 |
302 |
2,228 |
| Online Learning (U.S.) |
3,114 |
1,040 |
4,154 |
| Total |
20,777 |
6,456 |
27,233 |
Enrollment for All Campuses*
(Fall 2007 - Summer 2008)
| Unduplicated Annual Headcount |
34,571 |
* The residential, online, and Worldwide Campus academic calendars vary, resulting in dissimilar reporting timeframes that can't be summed together. Instead, to best represent a total University count, data for all entities have been converted to an unduplicated headcount within a full academic year.
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Placement Statistics
Opportunities for work experience through co-ops and internships abound, with 349 students awarded positions during the 2007-2008 academic year. For the Class of 2005, 95% of Embry-Riddle graduates overall are either employed or have continued their education within one year of graduation. Embry-Riddle’s 93,000 alumni are employed worldwide in the aviation and aerospace industry as well as in business, law, engineering, medical, insurance, and other businesses and government organizations. Alumni and their companies offer mentoring, hiring, and networking opportunities to alumni.
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Student Demographics
(Fall 2008)
Residential Campus Student Demographics
| Demographic |
Daytona Beach |
Prescott |
Both Campuses |
| Undergraduate enrollment |
4,657 |
1,688 |
6,345 |
| Full-time |
4,335 |
1,546 |
5,901 |
| Part-time |
302 |
142 |
444 |
| Full-time equivalent (FTE) |
4,494 |
1,615 |
6,109 |
| Average age of full-time students |
20 |
20 |
20 |
| Percent living in campus housing |
42% |
49% |
44% |
| International students |
11% |
4% |
9% |
| Female students |
16% |
18% |
18% |
| First-Time Students |
|
|
|
| Applied |
3,524 |
1,148 |
4,672 |
| Accepted |
2,822 |
990 |
3,812 |
| Enrolled |
1,064 |
418 |
1,482 |
| Fall 2007 retention rate (after 1 year) |
74% |
79% |
76% |
| Fall 2002 graduation rate (after 6 years) |
60% |
56% |
59% |
Top Five States of Origin (First-Time Students)
Daytona Beach Campus
| 1. Florida |
31% |
| 2. New York |
8% |
| 3. Pennsylvania |
6% |
| 4. New Jersey |
6% |
| 5. Texas |
4% |
Prescott Campus
| 1. California |
24% |
| 2. Arizona |
21% |
| 3. Texas |
8% |
| 4. Colorado |
6% |
| 5. Washington |
5% |
Countries of Origin (Undergraduate and Graduate) Number of Countries Represented
| Campus |
Countries Represented |
| Daytona Beach |
94 |
| Prescott |
24 |
| Both Campuses |
97 |
Top Three Foreign Countries (Both Campuses)
| Country |
Student Percentage |
| 1. India |
20% |
| 2. Korea |
9% |
| 3. Nigeria |
5% |
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Degrees Awarded
(June 2007 - July 2008)
Top Three Foreign Countries (Both Campuses)
| Campus |
Associate |
Bachelor |
Master |
All Degrees |
| Daytona Beach |
---
|
844 |
133 |
977 |
| Prescott |
--- |
343 |
16 |
359 |
| Worldwide Campus |
626 |
2,255 |
1,029 |
3,910 |
| Total |
626 |
3,442 |
1,178 |
5,246 |
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Faculty/Staff
(2008-2009)
Faculty
| Campus |
Full-Time |
Part-Time |
Total |
| Daytona Beach |
240 |
82 |
322 |
| Prescott |
98 |
32 |
130 |
| Worldwide Campus |
127 |
2,565 |
2,692 |
| Total |
465 |
2,679 |
3,144 |
Full-Time Faculty by Rank
| Campus |
Full Professors |
Associate Professors |
Assistant Professors |
Instructors/ Lecturers |
| Daytona Beach |
67 |
79 |
85 |
9 |
| Prescott |
14 |
28 |
51 |
5 |
Worldwide Campus |
9 |
28 |
50 |
40 |
| Total |
90 |
135 |
186 |
54 |
Staff Size by Campus
| Campus |
Staff Size |
| Daytona Beach |
656 |
| Prescott |
294 |
| Worldwide Campus |
407
|
| University Administration |
221
|
| Total |
1,578 |
Student Employment by Campus
| Campus |
Student Employees |
| Daytona Beach |
926 |
| Prescott |
259 |
| Total |
1,185 |
Notes:
- Flight instructors are included in the staff counts only.
- Some staff also teach and are included in both the faculty and staff counts.
- FAA-Palm Coast staff are included with University Administration as of Fall 2003.
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Aircraft and Simulators
(Fall 2008)
Aircraft by Campus
Daytona Beach Campus
| Aircraft |
Qty. |
| American Champion Decathlon |
1 |
| Cessna 150 |
2 |
| Cessna 172 |
47 |
| Diamond DA42 |
2 |
| Piper PA28R Arrow |
6 |
| Piper PA44 Seminole |
8 |
| Total |
66 |
Prescott Campus
| Aircraft |
Qty. |
| American Champion Decathlon |
1 |
| Cessna 150 |
2 |
| Cessna 172S |
17 |
| Cessna 182RG |
1 |
| Piper PA44 Seminole |
8 |
| Total |
29 |
Total Embry-Riddle aircraft at both campuses - 95
Flight Simulators by Campus
Daytona Beach Campus
| Simulators |
Qty. |
| CPT |
6 |
| Frasca 141 |
1 |
| Frasca AdvATD |
2 |
| Frasca C172 G1000 Level 6 FTD |
8 |
| Frasca CRJ Level 6 FTD |
1 |
| Frasca DA42 |
2 |
| Frasca PA44 Level 6 FTD |
4 |
| Jeppesen FS200AC (PCATD) |
3 |
| Total |
27 |
Prescott Campus
| Simulators |
Qty. |
| A320 |
1 |
| C172 Level 6 |
3 |
| Frasca 141 |
2 |
| Frasca 142 |
1 |
| PA44 Level 5 |
1 |
| PA44 Level 6 |
1 |
| Total |
9 |
Total Embry-Riddle simulators at both campuses - 36
Total Flight and Simulator Hours by Campus (Fiscal Year 2007-2008)
Daytona Beach Campus
| Flight Hours |
Simulator Hours |
| 62,839 |
19,138 |
Prescott Campus
| Flight Hours |
Simulator Hours |
| 24,897 |
8,194 |
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Physical Facilities
Facilities by Campus
| Facilities |
Daytona Beach |
Prescott |
| Total gross square footage |
1,323,445 gsf |
638,017 gsf |
| Approximate campus size |
185 acres |
539 acres |
Embry-Riddle Worldwide
The Worldwide Campus is a network of more than 130 campus centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, with a virtual presence via online learning covering every continent on the globe. The Worldwide Campus headquarters is located in Daytona Beach.
Special Features
New at the Daytona Beach Campus: College of Business academic hall and Apollo Hall residence hall. Other newer buildings: College of Aviation academic hall, Lehman Engineering & Technology Center, and Advanced Flight Simulation Center.
New at the Prescott Campus: Udvar-Hazy Library & Learning Center, Aerospace Experimentation & Fabrication Building, Haas Memorial Chapel, and Visitors Center. Also of note: King Engineering & Technology Center, Robertson Flight Simulation Center, and Robertson Aviation Safety Center.
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Financial Data
Comparative Balance Sheet - All Funds (in millions)
| |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
| Current Assets |
$135 |
$128 |
$105 |
| Total Assets |
415 |
408 |
422 |
| Current Liabilities |
54 |
56 |
54 |
| Total Liabilities |
228 |
233 |
276 |
| Fund Balance |
187 |
175 |
146 |
Comparative Revenue and Expenses - All Funds (in millions)
| Operating Revenue |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
| Tuition and Fees |
$222 |
$214 |
$203 |
| External Support |
11 |
13 |
12 |
| Auxiliary Enterprises |
21 |
21 |
20 |
| Other Revenue |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Total Revenue |
$257 |
$251 |
$239 |
Operating Expenses by Year
| Operating Expenses |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
| Instruction |
$126 |
$120 |
$121 |
| Institutional Support |
45 |
40 |
39 |
| Academic Support |
16 |
17 |
15 |
| Student Services |
31 |
28 |
26 |
| Scholarships |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Research |
9 |
9 |
8 |
| Auxiliary Enterprises |
22 |
25 |
24 |
| Total Expenses |
$251 |
$240 |
$234 |
| Nonoperating Activities |
6 |
18 |
12 |
| Excess Over Expenses |
12 |
29 |
17 |
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Research & Other Sponsored Programs
(2007-2008)
| Awards |
Fiscal Year 2008 |
| Awards - Authorized Expenditures |
$9,836,036 |
| New Awards |
57 |
| Active Awards |
166 |
| Proposals Submitted |
109 |
| Faculty Participants - Active Awards & Proposal Activity |
161 |
A sampling of research is shown below for Fiscal Year 2008(rounded to the nearest thousand)
- National Science Foundation - $370,000
- A Modeling Investigation of Ducted Gravity Waves in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere Region
- FAA - $550,000
- Training Standards Development for General Aviation
- FAA - $400,000
- Octane Enhancers from Crop Oils
- NASA - $582,000
- High Altitude Resolution Measurement of the Mesospheric Hydroxyl Emission
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Financial Assistance2007-2008 Award Year
Financial Assistance by Type
| Type |
Amount |
Percent |
| Grants |
$18,172,976 |
8.8% |
| Scholarships |
$32,834,056 |
15.8% |
| Employment |
$5,309,684 |
2.6% |
| Loans |
$95,754,000 |
46.1% |
| Waiver & In-Kind |
$7,121,605 |
3.4% |
| Sponsors |
$48,486,251 |
23.3% |
| Total |
$207,678,572 |
100% |
Distribution by Campus
| Campus |
Amount |
Percent |
Students Receiving Assistance |
| Daytona Beach |
$113,258,060 |
54% |
90% |
| Prescott |
$41,342,496 |
20% |
91% |
| Worldwide Campus |
$53,222,172 |
26% |
83% |
| Total |
$207,822,728 |
100% |
|
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Development
Fundraising Results
| Purpose |
2008 |
2007 |
| Facilities & Equipment |
$837,323 |
$4,209,702 |
| Faculty Support |
$63,000 |
n/a |
| General & Unrestricted |
$529,486 |
$788,939 |
| Programs & Outreach |
$103,593 |
$70,342 |
| Scholarships & Fellowships |
$1,175,703 |
$1,970,855 |
| Deferred Gifts |
$3,500,000 |
$3,200,000 |
| Total |
$6,209,105 |
$10,239,838 |
The Legacy Society
The Legacy Society recognizes alumni and friends who give to Embry-Riddle by making provisions through a bequest, distributions from trusts, life insurance, or retirement plans.
Leadership Gift Societies
- The Jack Hunt Society
- named for the first president of Embry-Riddle, recognizes donors whose personal lifetime giving to Embry-Riddle is $1,000,000 in cash, cash equivalents, or in irrevocable, documented bequests or trusts.
- The John Paul Riddle Society
- named for one of Embry-Riddle's visionary founders, recognizes donors whose personal lifetime giving to Embry-Riddle is $500,000.
- The T. Higbee Embry Society
- named for John Paul Riddle's entrepreneurial partner, recognizes donors whose personal lifetime giving to Embry-Riddle is $100,000.
- The Eagle Society
- The Eagle Society recognizes alumni and friends who provide significant financial support annually at the following levels:
Gift Levels
Gift Levels by Amount
| Level |
Qualifying Amounts |
| Platinum Eagle |
$10,000 + |
| Gold Eagle |
$5,000 - 9,999 |
| Silver Eagle |
$2,500 - 4,999 |
| Bronze Eagle |
$1,000 - 2,499 |
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Contact Information
- Daytona Beach, Florida, Campus
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Undergraduate:
(386) 226-6100 or (800) 862-2416
dbadmit@erau.edu
Graduate:
(386) 226-6176 or (800) 388-3728
graduate.admissions@erau.edu
- Prescott, Arizona, Campus
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
Undergraduate:
(928) 777-6600 or (800) 888-3728
pradmit@erau.edu
Graduate: (928) 777-6993 or (800) 888-3728
prgradap@erau.edu
- Worldwide Campus
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
(866) 509-0743
wwem@erau.edu
Advising, Enrollment, & Recruitment Online
Undergraduate/Graduate: (386) 226-6397 or (800) 359-3728
ecdleo@erau.edu
- International Region Office
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
CMR 429
APO AE 09054-0429
Civilian Telephone: 011-49-631-303-27811
Civilian Fax: 011-49-631-303-27810
muldoonw@erau.edu
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