Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,160

4.03% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$17,002

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

57.7%

1,668 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

11,574

34.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

16.7%

72 Graduates

About

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a higher education institution located in Volusia County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (946 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (244 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (103 degrees).

In 2022, 3,705 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. 17.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,143 degrees), 3.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (570 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $11,160, which is $−3,781 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $11,160, which is $3,782 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,002.

In 2022, 44% 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

$11,160

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was $11,160. The cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $−3,782 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$17,002

2022 Value

8.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,002. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide grew by 8.99%.

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

$8,644

Room and Board

$1,160

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was of $8,644 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,160. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 37.5% with respect to 2021, when 32% 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 1,668 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 30.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,668 applicants, 962 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.7% acceptance rate.

There were 11,574 students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2022. 3% 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

57.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

962

Accepted Out of 1,668

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 57.7% (962 admissions from 1,668 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 69.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 30.5%, while admissions grew by 8.21%.

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 (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2022 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 11,574 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 4,009 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,565. This means that 34.6% 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 53.4% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.71% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 0.657% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.354% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.7%) and White Female (7.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.3%), followed by White Female (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,574 students. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 4,009 and the part-time enrollment is 7,565. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

59%

2022 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 59%. 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 (2022)

White
6,186 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,071 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,008 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 53.4% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.71% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 0.657% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.354% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 546 students (4.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2,417 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 (2,143 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (570 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (946 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (244 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (103 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (1,707 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees), and Engineering (247 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 (1,042,962 people), Other managers (968,916 people), Software developers (574,172 people), Financial managers (507,393 people), and Chief executives & legislators (474,612 people).

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2022 are Transportation (1,707 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees), Engineering (247 degrees), Business (1,053 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (73 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,707 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (425 degrees), Engineering (247 degrees), Business (1,053 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (73 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
946 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
244 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
103 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 946 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

3,061

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

644

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,061 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, which is 4.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (644).

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 2022, 1481 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 6.7 times more than the 221 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 0.149 times less than the 1481 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 10% 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 4.17% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
570 degrees awarded
Black or African American
311 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white (2,143 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (570 degrees).

4.43% of degree recipients (164 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
1,793 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
459 degrees awarded
White Female
350 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white male (1,793 degrees awarded). There were 3.91 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (459 degrees).

Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide employs 54 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors and 17 Instructors. Most academics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Male Assistant professor (29), Male Associate professor (27), 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 147 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 91 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$50.4M

2022 Salaries

3.45%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a median of $50.4M in salaries, a 3.45% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.03% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.76% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2022, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a total of $10.2M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

147 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were Assistant professor with 54 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2022, 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 147 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 91 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was Male Assistant professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 27 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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