Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,728

4.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,600

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.13%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

69.6%

1,278 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

12,720

31.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.7%

78 Graduates

About

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a higher education institution located in Volusia County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (1,015 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (319 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (108 degrees).

In 2021, 4,305 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. 15.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,427 degrees), 3.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $10,728, which is $−3,772 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $10,728, which is $−3,772 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,600.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was $10,728. The cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $−3,772 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$15,600

2021 Value

21.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,600. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide grew by 21.8%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 27.3% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 1.13%, which represents 34 out of the 2997 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 1,278 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.96% annual growth. Out of those 1,278 applicants, 889 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.6% acceptance rate.

There were 12,720 students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2021.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has an overall enrollment yield of 58.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

889

Accepted Out of 1,278

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was 69.6% (889 admissions from 1,278 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.96%, while admissions grew by 7.63%..

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.

Enrollment

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide had a total enrollment of 12,720 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 3,977 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,743. This means that 31.3% 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 54.6% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.88% Black or African American, 4.32% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 0.739% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.4%) and Black or African American Male (7.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.4%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,720 students. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 3,977 and the part-time enrollment is 8,743. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

64%

2021 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

White
6,939 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,229 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 54.6% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.88% Black or African American, 4.32% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 0.739% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.377% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 658 students (5.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2,933 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 (2,427 degrees awarded). There were 3.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (1,015 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (319 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (108 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (1,863 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (364 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (440 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 (1,059,436 people), Other managers (1,000,325 people), Software developers (971,150 people), Financial managers (498,335 people), and Chief executives & legislators (477,497 people).

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in 2021 are Transportation (1,863 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (364 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (440 degrees), Business (1,196 degrees), and Engineering (191 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Transportation (1,863 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (364 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (440 degrees), Business (1,196 degrees), and Engineering (191 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,352,642 people), Construction (626,216 people), Banking & related activities (572,124 people), Elementary & secondary schools (552,073 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (539,908 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 (2021)

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1,015 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
319 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 1,015 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

3,619

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,619 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, which is 5.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (686).

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 2021, 1640 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 7.66 times more than the 214 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 0.13 times less than the 1640 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.85% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,427 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
622 degrees awarded
Black or African American
430 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white (2,427 degrees awarded). There were 3.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

6.41% of degree recipients (276 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
2,063 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
515 degrees awarded
White Female
364 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is white male (2,063 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (515 degrees).

Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide employs 56 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 26 Instructors. Most academics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are Male Associate professor (30), Male Assistant professor (29), and Female Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are: Management, with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 109 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 54 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$52.2M

2021 Salaries

3.03%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a median of $52.2M in salaries, a 3.03% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2021, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide paid a total of $10.3M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

110 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were Assistant professor with 56 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Instructor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were Management with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 109 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide was Male Associate professor with 30 employees, Male Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 27 employees.

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