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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide admits about 6 in 10 applicants (58%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 78% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 69%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled30 of 100 · 624 students
Admitted, went elsewhere28 of 100 · 580
Not admitted42 of 100 · 875

The funnel

Applied
2,079
Admitted
1,204
Enrolled
624

$50 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Women were admitted at 47%, men at 60%.

Women admitted47%
Men admitted60%
52%

Yield

52% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college52%
52%
← 5%higher than 86% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college58%
58%
← More selectivemore selective than 78% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide reads a record

The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered. Scores are optional. 4% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Considered
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1140 on the SAT, 30 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1040–1240median 1115
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing520–630median 565
400500600700800
Math520–610median 550
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

4%

submitted SAT

2%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1140
1140
← 900higher than 41% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)