Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.embryriddle.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1926
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students4,382
Endowment46,437,890
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee50
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition25,490
Room/Board8,100
Services
Associated FirmsThe Boeing Company, Pratt and Whitney, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interview training
MuseumsAdvanced Flight Simulation Center (contains CRJ-200 Level 6 flight-training device and sophisticated Frasca FTDs)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsAdvanced Flight Simulation Center (contains CRJ-200 Level 6 flight-training device and sophisticated Frasca FTDs)
Periodical Subs835
# of Books103,153
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months57%
within one year52%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities14%
Campus Size185 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing42%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular Events Homecoming, Spring Concert, Hypnotist
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach (1), Orlando (50)
Nearest TrainDeland (20)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCOffered on campus
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations164
# of fraternities15
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities14%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Avion (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Omicron Alpha, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Engineering Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society for Computer Science
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Catholic Student Union, Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletics, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Shelanu Jewish Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Association, Ascendants League, Caribbean Students Association, Indian Student Association, Korean Student Association, Latinos Unidos
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Arnold Air Society, American Society of Civil Engineering, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Veteran's Association, Association for Computing Machinery, Robotics Association, American Association of Airport Executives, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Society of Automotive Engineering, Society of Physics Students, Society of Women Engineering