The school year has just begun but already Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is breaking attendance records.
According to ERAU officials, the college welcomed 10,121 new students across its three campuses for the 2025-26 academic year.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sees Record Enrollment
College’s centennial year kicks off with the highest student numbers at all three campuses since 2020.
![First-year Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students participate in the 2025 convocation ceremony at the Prescott, Arizona, campus. [Credit: Embry‑Riddle/Wilson Van Ness]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/prescott-campus-convocation.jpg)
Key Takeaways:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) set new attendance records for the 2025-26 academic year, welcoming 10,121 new students across its Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide (online) campuses.
- The residential campuses saw a 3.6% increase in new students, while the online Worldwide campus experienced a 4.3% increase, marking its highest enrollment since 2020-21.
- These record enrollments coincide with ERAU's centennial year, celebrating 100 years of excellence in aviation and aerospace education.
- The university attributes its growth to its strong global reputation, high national rankings for its aerospace engineering programs, and a 95% graduate employment or continuing education rate within a year of graduation.
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