EmbryRiddle

EmbryRiddle, commonly referred to as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), is a private university in the United States devoted to aviation, aerospace, and related disciplines. It operates two residential campuses, in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as online programs and continuing-education offerings.

The institution traces its origins to 1925, when Talbot P. Embry and John Paul Riddle founded the Embry-Riddle Company as a flight training and maintenance operation. Over the decades it expanded from a technical school into a degree-granting university and adopted the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University name. The Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses became core to its growth, complementing online and regional programs that reach students worldwide.

Academic programs at EmbryRiddle span aviation, aerospace engineering, air traffic management, unmanned systems, aviation maintenance, cybersecurity, business, and computer science. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, flight training integrated with degree pathways, and strong industry connections. Many engineering and technology programs are ABET-accredited, reflecting a focus on rigorous standards and outcomes.

EmbryRiddle is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, with additional programmatic accreditations in specific disciplines. The university supports extensive research initiatives in aviation safety, space systems, autonomous and unmanned technologies, and cybersecurity, often in collaboration with aerospace partners, government agencies, and industry. Through its campuses and online presence, EmbryRiddle maintains a global role in aviation and aerospace education and workforce development.