Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Acceptance Rate
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,047
- Admitted
- 1,264
- Yield
- 53.6%
- 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-Worldwide's acceptance rate has fallen from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 61.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 938 to 2,047 (+118%) over that period.
Its 61.7% rate makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (52.3% for women vs 63.7% for men, a 11.4-point gap). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 53.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 938 | 645 | 68.8% | 391 |
| 2015–16 | 942 | 619 | 65.7% | 469 |
| 2016–17 | 1,098 | 689 | 62.8% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 1,108 | 701 | 63.3% | 517 |
| 2018–19 | 1,608 | 1,020 | 63.4% | 579 |
| 2019–20 | 1,636 | 1,014 | 62% | 470 |
| 2020–21 | 1,317 | 826 | 62.7% | 563 |
| 2021–22 | 1,278 | 889 | 69.6% | 518 |
| 2022–23 | 1,668 | 962 | 57.7% | 516 |
| 2023–24 | 2,047 | 1,264 | 61.7% | 678 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 264 | 138 | 52.3% |
| Men | 1,663 | 1,059 | 63.7% |
| Unknown | 120 | 67 | 55.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 530–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–32 | 2% |
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-Worldwide's acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's acceptance rate is 61.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,264 admitted of 2,047 applicants).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide test optional?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide received 2,047 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,264.
What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Admitted students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide getting harder to get into?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 61.7% 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: worldwide.erau.edu/.