Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Acceptance Rate
Prescott, Arizona · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,886
- Admitted
- 2,922
- Yield
- 28.5%
- 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-Prescott's acceptance rate has fallen from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,779 to 3,886 (+118%) over that period.
Its 75.2% rate makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Arizona schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 28.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,779 | 1,426 | 80.2% | 505 |
| 2015–16 | 1,908 | 1,510 | 79.1% | 583 |
| 2016–17 | 2,130 | 1,626 | 76.3% | 604 |
| 2017–18 | 2,168 | 1,659 | 76.5% | 681 |
| 2018–19 | 2,859 | 1,922 | 67.2% | 609 |
| 2019–20 | 3,752 | 2,465 | 65.7% | 754 |
| 2020–21 | 4,250 | 2,841 | 66.8% | 743 |
| 2021–22 | 3,659 | 2,699 | 73.8% | 749 |
| 2022–23 | 3,547 | 2,412 | 68% | 756 |
| 2023–24 | 3,886 | 2,922 | 75.2% | 833 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,260 | 932 | 74% |
| Men | 2,601 | 1,982 | 76.2% |
| Unknown | 25 | 8 | 32% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–680 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 580–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 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-Prescott's acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's acceptance rate is 75.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,922 admitted of 3,886 applicants).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott test optional?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott received 3,886 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,922.
What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?
Admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott typically scored 580–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott getting harder to get into?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 75.2% 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: prescott.erau.edu/.