BSc

Aeronautical Science: Flight (Daytona Beach Campus)

I want to apply - We'll transfer you to the university application

I'm still deciding - Check if you meet the program requirements

Image reflecting the subject area of Engineering & Aviation, relating to the program.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University university logo

Apply to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for a faster decision

We partner with each university admissions team to ensure applications are completed correctly and meet entry requirements.

  • Illustration of a woman with purple hair, looking at a computer screen with a large magnifying glass, indicative of searching. She holds an orange book and wears a maroon colored top.

    Find your ideal program on Studee

    Search thousands of programs in a few clicks

  • Illustration of a graduate in a cap and gown holding a book, standing next to a computer monitor displaying the Studee logo. A price tag is attached to the monitor, suggesting discounts or offers.

    Apply with exclusive Studee discounts

    Just click apply to get cheaper application fees

  • Illustration of a hand stamping a document. Beside the hand, a large orange cross symbol and a large purple check mark symbol representing approval and rejection options.

    Ensure your application is decision-ready

    We're an extension of the university's admission team

  • Illustration of a smiling person with reddish-purple hair holding an envelope containing a document labeled 'OFFER' with a university building in the background.

    Get a decision as fast as possible

    We'll chase your university to get a decision quickly

  • Find the best match - discover programs and universities that fit your goals and budget

  • Get expert advice, anytime - from application to enrollment, we're here to help

  • Apply faster - like your browser auto-fills forms, we pre-fill your application with any info you've already submitted

  • Visa guidance - step-by-step support to help you get your visa in time for your studies

  • Know if you're eligible - we make sure you've got everything you need to apply

  • Know exactly what to do, when - we'll guide you step by step through the admission process

Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    46,266USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University says about their program:

The demand for professional pilots has never been higher, and this respected degree program is helping prepare the next generation of leaders on the flight deck. Embry‑Riddle is known for being the largest degree program for commercial and airline transport pilots in the world. The academic portion of the curriculum includes aeronautics, aerodynamics and flight physiology.

Illustration featuring a variety of academic and scientific symbols, including a graduation cap on top of a profile of Einstein's head, a book, a ruler, a lightbulb, a microscope, a DNA helix, and molecular structure, against a backdrop of a university building with trees and clouds.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • All applicants are required to have successfully completed a high school education to be considered for admission.
  • Some programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA average or 30 IB total score.

Postgraduate academic requirements

All master's and doctoral applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and/or a master’s degree. If earned in the United States, this degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    105

  • Cambridge

    170

English proficiency waivers

There are some cases in which the English proficiency exam will be waived. They include:

  • Students from countries where English is recognized as an official Language.
  • Attended an American or International school for a minimum of two years where the primary language of instruction is English.
  • Attended a U.S. high school and took mainstream English courses for two years.
  • Attended secondary school for two years in a country where English is the primary language and used for all instruction.
  • Attended a U.S. college or university for at least two years and took at least two university-level English courses (COM 101, Speech, Technical Report Writing, Creative Writing, etc.) and received a C or better.
  • Completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) English course of one year in length.
  • The student has recommendation from Embry-Riddle’s Language Institute (ERLI).

Entry requirements

Undergraduate:

  • Submitting SAT or ACT scores is strongly recommended for admission, and required to be considered for a potential merit scholarship.

Postgraduate:

  • Official GMAT/GRE test scores are required for admission consideration into specific programs.
  • Official scores from the General GRE test with verbal, quantitative and analytical scores (preferred score above the 50% benchmark) are required for select programs.

Documents required

Undergraduate:

  • High school transcripts with an official foreign credential evaluation in English. The evaluation must include U.S. degree equivalency, cumulative GPA, and a copy of the foreign transcript.
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Copy of passport
  • Affidavit of Financial Support
  • High school students will be required to have a document-by-document evaluation.
  • Students with university credits will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation.

Postgraduate:

  • Official Transcripts from each college and university attended, with an official course-by-course foreign credential evaluation in English
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Copy of passport
  • Affidavit of Financial Support
Illustration of academic elements representing admission requirements, including a graduation cap, clock, documents, resumes, ID card, a calendar, and a clipboard.

Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate

  • Daytona Beach Campus tuition

    $44,324 per year

  • Prescott Campus tuition

    $43,974 per year

Graduate

  • Daytona Beach Campus tuition

    $23,120 per year

  • Prescott Campus tuition

    $22,770 per year

Funding

University Merit-Based Scholarships

They are awarded on the basis of academic merit as demonstrated by high-grade point average (GPA) and SAT or ACT exam scores, not financial need. International student scholarships can range from US$2,000 per year to US$12,000 per year for highly qualified students.

ERAU Sport Scholarship

Get in touch with a coach and discuss your opportunities. Each coach has an allotment of funds to use as athletic scholarships at their discretion. NCAA Division I recently passed legislation which allows for institutions to offer multi-year athletic scholarships, but athletic scholarships in Division II are currently given on a one-year renewable basis.
Illustration of education and financial elements including a graduation cap, trophy, diploma, books, a piggy bank, stacks of cash notes, and coins, representing fees and funding.

Visa requirements for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements