The largest accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, with residential campuses in Florida and Arizona.
Embry–Riddle offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across aviation, aerospace, engineering, business, and related fields. The university's aviation programs—including aeronautical science, aviation maintenance, air traffic management, and applied meteorology—are FAA-certified. All engineering programs are ABET-accredited, and business programs hold ACBSP accreditation. The Daytona Beach campus hosts one of the largest undergraduate engineering physics programs in the country, uniquely specializing in aerospace. The Prescott campus offers the only Global Security and Intelligence Studies program in the US and operates the Robertson Safety Institute for research and professional development.
The Daytona Beach campus (289 acres) sits adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport with direct access to university-owned aircraft ramps for flight training. It features seven residence halls, athletic facilities, a ROTC center, and an observatory. The Prescott campus (539 acres, 100 miles north of Phoenix) includes wind tunnel labs, an aerospace fabrication building, and accident investigation facilities. Both campuses require first-year students to live on campus. The university operates 22 varsity sports at Daytona Beach (NCAA Division II) and 14 at Prescott (NAIA), with the Eagles and Golden Eagles competing regionally and nationally.
Embry–Riddle serves undergraduate, graduate, and international students across residential and online pathways. The university offers transfer admission, combined bachelor's-to-master's programs, and military credentialing assistance. International students have access to the Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) with programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The Worldwide campus operates 130+ learning locations, including military bases, with online and hybrid course delivery options.
The Daytona Beach campus manages the FAA NextGen Florida Test Bed, developing technology to reduce fuel consumption and improve air transportation efficiency. Research spans aerospace, cyber security, human factors, robotics, autonomous systems, and sustainable energy. The Prescott campus awards E-Prize Grants ($60,000 annually) and Ignite Grants (up to $48,000 annually) for student research and design competitions. The university partners with industry through the Aerospace Research and Technology Park and supports entrepreneurial ventures through FireSpring Fund partnerships.