More selective than 71% of Arizona colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $62,798. College Scorecard.
Higher than 89% of Arizona colleges we cover and 75% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 100% of Arizona colleges we cover and 95% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,886 applicants, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott admitted 2,922 and 833 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1370 on the SAT or 24–29 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Arizona. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $39,171 | $171,177 | 3.6 years |
| $30–48k | $37,924 | $165,728 | 3.5 years |
| $48–75k | $37,346 | $163,202 | 3.4 years |
| $75–110k | $37,587 | $164,255 | 3.5 years |
| $110k+ | $42,834 | $187,185 | 3.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($84,131) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $47,470 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott majors, earnings & careers
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott offers 16 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $105,527 | $26,146 |
| Electrical Engineering | $99,450 | $25,000 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $98,996 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,331 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $95,552 | $26,995 |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration | $83,749 | $20,508 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $82,023 | $24,620 |
Quick list of all 16 majors
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$95,552
- Air Transportation$90,495
- Astronomy and Astrophysics—
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$76,421
- Biology—
- Business Administration$83,749
- Computer Engineering$105,527
- Data Science—
- Electrical Engineering$99,450
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- International Business—
- International Relations$75,520
- Mechanical Engineering$96,331
- Physics—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$82,023
- Security / Homeland Security$98,996
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering → Aerospace engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 8.3% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Prescott Valley
Overall prices in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,550. Housing costs 1% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 16 inches of rain a year, 10 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Yavapai County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Yavapai County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Arizona by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 77% | $40,287 | 68% | $84,131 | This school |
| Arizona Christian University | 71% | $32,839 | 40% | $51,612 | |
| Prescott College | 95% | $22,583 | 56% | $42,359 | |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | 78% | $33,393 | 18% | $55,552 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott would cost you $7,448 more per year than Arizona Christian University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$9,051).
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott gives aided families $558 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Arizona resident | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Arizona Christian University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $44,149 | $35,098 | +$9,051 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,730 | −$330 |
| Housing & meals | $14,102 | $13,500 | +$602 |
| Personal & travel | $5,562 | $6,160 | −$598 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,415 | −$1,696 | −$719 |
| Sticker price | $62,798 | $54,792 | +$8,006 |
| Average grants | −$22,511 | −$21,953 | −$558 |
| You pay | $40,287 | $32,839 | +$7,448 |
“+” means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
What is the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott accepts 77% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,922 of 3,886 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1370 on the SAT or 24–29 on the ACT.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $62,798 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $40,287 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $39,171 and families earning $110k+ pay $42,834.
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates earn?
Former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students earn a median $84,131 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year.
How long does a Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott costs about $163,202 after grants ($37,346 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $84,131 ten years after starting, $47,470 more than high school graduates in Arizona ($36,661), so the cost is repaid in 3.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-prescott (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).