·Private University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach is the world's largest, most comprehensive university specializing in aviation and aerospace, located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Founded in 1926 as an aviation school in Cincinnati, Ohio, Embry-Riddle moved to Miami and eventually established its flagship Daytona Beach campus, which serves as the home of the university's largest and most research-intensive programs. The Daytona Beach campus enrolls more than 11,400 students from over 148 countries across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Aeronautical Science (professional pilot training), Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Business Administration, Security Intelligence, Air Traffic Management, Computer Science, and related STEM disciplines. The university is internationally recognized as the preeminent institution for aviation and aerospace education, regularly producing graduates who go on to careers with major airlines, NASA, the U.S. military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and other leading aerospace organizations. ERAU graduates command some of the highest median earnings of any university in the United States at the 10-year mark, reflecting the premium value of aviation and aerospace credentials. The Eagles compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Sun Conference and offer programs in basketball, baseball, softball, golf, soccer, tennis, cross country, and track and field. The campus features advanced flight simulators, the Lehman Engineering and Technology Center, and a dedicated research park, making it a global hub for aerospace innovation and education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$44,074
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $44,249
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
