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ERAU Prescott - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Description:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, is located on a mile-high, 539-acre campus in northern Arizona. Phoenix and the Grand Canyon are both about two hours away. Embry-Riddle in Prescott (along with its sister campus in Daytona Beach) is one of the world's top institutions for aeronautics and aerospace engineering. Students come from all 50 states and 25 countries. Campus facilities include numerous flight simulators and a fleet of training aircraft. Academics are supported by a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 21. Both the Army and Air Force have ROTC programs at Embry-Riddle. Campus life is active with over 90 student clubs and organizations. In athletics, the university offers numerous team and club sports as well as four intercollegiate teams.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,698 (1,627 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 83% Male / 17% Female
  • 94% Full-time

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $29,552
  • Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $9,050
  • Other Expenses: $4,050
  • Total Cost: $44,052

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Financial Aid (2009 - 10):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • Embry-Riddle Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 66%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $12,624
    • Loans: $8,727

Most Popular Majors:

Aeronautical Science, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Global Security and Intelligence Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies,

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/catalog/Prescottcoursecatalogue0910.pdf

"Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, nonsectarian, non-profit, coeducational university with a history dating back to the early days of aviation. The university serves culturally diverse students motivated toward careers in aviation and aerospace. Residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, provide education in a traditional setting, while an extensive network of learning centers throughout the United States and abroad serves civilian and military working adults through Embry-Riddle Worldwide.

It is the purpose of Embry-Riddle to provide a comprehensive education to prepare graduates for productive careers and responsible citizenship with special emphasis on the needs of aviation, aerospace, engineering, and related fields."

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