Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,976

3.9% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$38,909

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

68%

3,547 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,162

95.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

70.6%

423 Graduates

About

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a higher education institution located in Yavapai County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott were Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (125 degrees awarded), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (122 degrees), and International Relations & Affairs (61 degrees).

In 2022, 555 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. 25.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 74.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (330 degrees), 4.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is $38,976, which is $10,646 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3006 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is $38,976, which is $10,646 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,909.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,976

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was $38,976. The cost of tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is $10,646 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,909

2022 Value

3.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,909. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott grew by 3.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,736

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was of $12,736 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.62% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.1% with respect to 2021, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3006 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott received 3,547 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.06% annual growth. Out of those 3,547 applicants, 2,412 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 3,162 students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in 2022. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,412

Accepted Out of 3,547

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was 68% (2,412 admissions from 3,547 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 3.06%, while admissions declined by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2022)

275

Scores Submitted (2022)

36% of enrolled first-time students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott had a total enrollment of 3,162 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is 3,009 students and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 95.2% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 6.86% Two or More Races, 6.04% Asian, 1.96% Black or African American, 0.506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.6%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.6%), followed by Two or More Races Male (7.69%) and White Female (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,162 students. The full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is 3,009 and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 95.2% of students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,814 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
474 enrolled students
Two or More Races
217 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is 57.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 6.86% Two or More Races, 6.04% Asian, 1.96% Black or African American, 0.506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 72 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 267 fewer women than men received degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (125 degrees awarded), followed by General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (122 degrees) and International Relations & Affairs (61 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (154 degrees awarded), Engineering (196 degrees), and Protective Services (69 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are Other managers (590,263 people), Software developers (510,240 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (380,274 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (373,774 people), and Civil engineers (291,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in 2022 are Transportation (154 degrees awarded), Engineering (196 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Social Sciences (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are Transportation (154 degrees awarded), Engineering (196 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Social Sciences (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are Computer Systems Design (648,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (511,589 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (500,024 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (489,472 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (425,520 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.

Most Common (2022)

Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
125 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
122 degrees awarded
International Relations & Affairs
61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

411

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 411 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, which is 2.85 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering, which is 5.58 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in International Relations & Affairs, which is 0.675 times less than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.62% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
330 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
244 degrees awarded
White Female
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is white male (244 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (86 degrees).

Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott employs 71 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are Male Assistant professor (57), Male Associate professor (33), and Male Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 174 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 39 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$43.1M

2022 Salaries

6.44%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott paid a median of $43.1M in salaries, a 6.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.43% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.18% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.7M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2022, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott paid a total of $12.7M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

174 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott were Assistant professor with 71 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Professor with 21 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 174 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott was Male Assistant professor with 57 employees, Male Associate professor with 33 employees, and Male Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.

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