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 student enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year, welcoming 10,121 new students across its three campuses.
- The university saw a 3.6% increase in new students at its residential campuses (Daytona Beach and Prescott) and a 4.3% rise in its Worldwide (online) campus enrollment to 6,650 students.
- These record figures coincide with ERAU's centennial year, celebrating 100 years of excellence in aviation and aerospace education.
- ERAU maintains a strong reputation, particularly for its highly-ranked aerospace engineering programs, with 95% of graduates employed or continuing education within a year.
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