Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
3700 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
About this school
Embry-Riddle, founded in 1926, is a private university devoted exclusively to the field of aviation. Its 547-acre Arizona campus is located two miles from Prescott's airport and 90 miles from Phoenix.
- www.prescott.erau.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
62
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,377
- Men:1,793 (75.4%)
- Women:584 (24.6%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 1 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Recommended | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3700 Willow Creek Road |
City, State, Zip | Prescott, AZ 86301-3720 |
Phone | (928) 777-6600 |
Fax | (928) 777-3740 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | Medical examination for flight students required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 76% of 2,130 applicants were admitted |
Women | 77% of 551 applicants were admitted |
Men | 76% of 1,579 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 715 (44%) of 1,626 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 180 (43%) of 423 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 535 (44%) of 1,203 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.63 |
375 And Above | 42% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 9% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |24-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 28% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 47% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 23% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $34,662 (67.91676463672701%)
- Room & Board: - $10,468 (20.51101183478329%)
- Other Expences: - $1,400 (2.743161689787601%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,506 (8.829061838702092%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001479 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 568 (83.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 364 (64.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 364 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $17,718 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 324 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,207 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 268 (73.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,524 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 250 (68.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 107 (15.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,903 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,656 (63.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,513 (91.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,513 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $16,671 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,219 (80.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,902 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 997 (65.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,382 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,007 (66.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 506 (19.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,347 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,503 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
109
Part-Time Faculty
55
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 28% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 23% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 74% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 261,590 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 730 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott provides speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
59.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
63.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (15)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Air Traffic Controller
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Software Engineering
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- International Relations and Affairs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Physics, Other
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Transportation and materials moving, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Security and Intelligence Studies, Master of Science in Safety Science
Master's Programs of Study (4)
- Aviation
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Military and Defense Studies
- Safety Engineering
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
40,308
Nearest Metropolitan Area
547 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Phoenix
Weather
Temperature | 15.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September |
Rain | 83 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 100 mile(s) from campus in Phoenix |
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Prescott |
Nearest Train Station | 60 mile(s) from campus in Flagstaff |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
46% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
54%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Ernie the Eagle |
School Colors | Royal blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, rock climbing, table tennis, tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott offers choral groups, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, hawaii club, strike eagles, theta xi, american institute of aeronautics and astronautics (aiaa), arnold air society
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,255
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,377
Women
584
Men
1,793
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.9% Asian
- 2.3% Black/African-American
- 4.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 11.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 65.4% White
- 9.4% Unknown
International Students
7.5% from 34 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
62