Top Tech / STEM · Daytona Beach, FL
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Calculate your Embry-Riddle oddsQuick Facts
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Type | Private · Top Tech / STEM |
| Setting | Campus setting |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last verified May 2026.
Getting In
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is among the most selective institutions in the country. The application is read holistically. Test scores and GPA establish baseline academic credibility but rarely drive the final decision. The rest of the application (activities, recommendations, and especially essays) reveals who you are and what you would add to the community.
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Embry-Riddle is best known for aviation, aerospace engineering, and the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. Admissions readers are looking for applicants whose specific interests and ways of working would actually thrive in that environment. Not generic “passion.” Concrete curiosity that already shows up in what you do.
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Embry-Riddle vs. Peer Schools
Side-by-side comparison with similar Top Tech / STEM schools applicants typically consider.
| School | Accept | SAT mid-50 | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle This page | — | — | — |
| MIT | 4.5% | 1530–1580 | $20,111 |
| Caltech | 2.6% | — | $16,075 |
| CMU | 11.2% | 1500–1560 | $31,944 |
| Harvey Mudd | 12.7% | 1500–1570 | $35,924 |
| Georgia Tech | 14.1% | 1370–1540 | $12,116 |
Sources
All numerical data on this page is sourced from official, primary sources. Admissions stats reflect the most recent publicly published cycle. Verify current figures with Embry-Riddle's admissions office before applying.
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — federally maintained dataset on admissions, cost, demographics, and post-graduation outcomes (IPEDS-derived).
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) — the underlying federal data collection that all U.S. accredited institutions report into annually.
- Embry-Riddle Common Data Set — the standardized annual data document published by the school.
Last verified May 2026. Stats reflect Embry-Riddle's most recent publicly published admit cycle.