Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Embry-Riddle's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Embry-Riddle acceptance rate by year
7,478 of 12,079 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 64.8% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 12,079 | 7,478 | 61.9% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 11,232 | 7,279 | 64.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 10,286 | 6,818 | 66.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 9,875 | 6,372 | 64.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 9,255 | 6,691 | 72.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 9,581 | 5,806 | 60.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 8,551 | 5,211 | 60.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 6,017 | 3,941 | 65.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 4,564 | 3,419 | 74.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 4,901 | 3,466 | 70.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 4,580 | 3,158 | 69.0% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Embry-Riddle deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Embry-Riddle online application. Checked October 24, 2026 on Embry-Riddle's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By December 15
- Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Embry-Riddle
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Embry-Riddle weighs
From section C7 of Embry-Riddle's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Alumni relation
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
Cost
What Embry-Riddle costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Embry-Riddle's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Embry-Riddle's 61.9%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Embry-Riddle admissions
What is Embry-Riddle's acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle admitted 7,478 of 12,079 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 61.9%. That is down from 64.8% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Embry-Riddle test-optional for 2026–27?
Embry-Riddle recommends, but does not require, SAT or ACT scores for 2026–27.
When are Embry-Riddle's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Priority deadline: January 15, 2027. Check Embry-Riddle's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1170–1360 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 56% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1360 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Embry-Riddle first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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