Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, established in 1925, is a private institution specializing in aviation and aerospace education. It serves over 30,000 students through campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona, as well as a global online presence. The university offers degrees across applied science, aviation, business, engineering, safety, security, and space, supported by hands-on laboratories, flight operations, and industry partnerships.
The institution employs thousands of faculty and staff and maintains an alumni network of 150,000 graduates. Its academic and research activities span aviation, aerospace, engineering, flight operations, STEM education, and innovation, serving industry verticals including defense and commercial space. Programs emphasize practical outcomes and workforce readiness through experiential learning.
Embry-Riddle's strategic framework focuses on student experience, academic excellence, research, and alumni engagement. The university maintains a commitment to nondiscrimination and inclusive opportunity across its education and employment programs.