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) achieved record attendance for the 2025-26 academic year, welcoming 10,121 new students across its three campuses.
- New student enrollment at residential campuses (Daytona Beach and Prescott) increased by 3.6%, while the Worldwide (online) campus recorded 6,650 new students—its highest since the 2020-21 academic year.
- These record enrollments coincide with ERAU's centennial year and are attributed to its strong reputation as a leading global aviation and aerospace university, boasting a 95% graduate employment or further education rate.
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