Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 137,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively.

Embry-Riddle offers a first-rate education to recent high school graduates, working adults, active service members, veterans, classroom students, and online learners. Its seven primary fields of study cover an array of aviation-related and non-aviation-related industries. The university have expert professors who are leaders in the industry. They share the knowledge they have gained from decades of industry and higher-learning experience with their students to ensure graduates have a competitive edge in the workforce.

The university is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education. It continually strives to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as they recruit, support, and embrace their diverse community. Embry-Riddle work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. It aims to create a campus free of discrimination, so that networks, partnerships, and cultural competency are fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

The campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, feature a traditional residential experience, complete with classrooms and labs, dorms and clubs, sporting events, and performances. Embry-Riddle Online and its Worldwide Campus feature state-of-the-art online technology that offers students the flexibility of learning whenever and wherever they want.