Embry-Riddle

Florida (South) · 7,000 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $42,000/yr sticker

private Tier 4

World's premier aviation/aerospace university. Daytona Beach campus. Pilot training, aerospace engineering.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

71.0%

most recent reported cycle

3.55–3.95

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1140–1330

middle 50% admitted SAT score

24–30

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Aerospace defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman) hire heavily, solid pipeline.
Orlando/Tampa tech and defense hubs offer immediate post-grad roles, lower competition than coasts.
Regional airlines and cargo operators (FedEx, UPS aviation) strong demand, not glamorous but stable.
Commercial aviation pilot track: expensive additional training required, high debt load post-degree.
Miami aviation MRO and charter operations growing, middling pay compared to major airlines.

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