Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Acceptance Rate
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,286
- Admitted
- 6,818
- Yield
- 28.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate has fallen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 66.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,087 to 10,286 (+152%) over that period.
Its 66.3% rate makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68.6% for women vs 65.5% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 28.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,087 | 2,986 | 73.1% | 1,217 |
| 2015–16 | 4,580 | 3,158 | 69% | 1,275 |
| 2016–17 | 4,901 | 3,466 | 70.7% | 1,273 |
| 2017–18 | 4,564 | 3,419 | 74.9% | 1,357 |
| 2018–19 | 6,017 | 3,941 | 65.5% | 1,418 |
| 2019–20 | 8,551 | 5,211 | 60.9% | 1,710 |
| 2020–21 | 9,581 | 5,806 | 60.6% | 1,499 |
| 2021–22 | 9,255 | 6,691 | 72.3% | 1,862 |
| 2022–23 | 9,875 | 6,372 | 64.5% | 1,839 |
| 2023–24 | 10,286 | 6,818 | 66.3% | 1,931 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,984 | 2,046 | 68.6% |
| Men | 7,224 | 4,733 | 65.5% |
| Unknown | 78 | 39 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–670 | 56% |
| SAT Math | 570–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 27% |
How Embry compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate is 66.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,818 admitted of 10,286 applicants).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach test optional?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach received 10,286 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,818.
What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach typically scored 570–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach getting harder to get into?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 66.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: daytonabeach.erau.edu/.