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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Prescott, AZ

$37,512

Avg tuition

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About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a small private university located on a rural campus in Prescott, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,033, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,512.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

74% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1140-1350

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

8%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Hispanic

15%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Two or more races

6%

Asian

6%

Unknown

2%

Black

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

27%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $37,512 $37,512
Graduate $18,756 $18,756

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $12,736
On-campus other expenses $4,934
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,736
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,934
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,934

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $56,582 $56,582
Off-campus without family $56,582 $56,582
Off-campus with family $43,846 $43,846

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

22%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,212
State Grant Aid $2,522
Institution Grant Aid $17,766
Pell Grant Aid $5,014

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$51k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

4

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.