| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,372 men, 281 women, 1,653 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,212 men, 254 women, 1,466 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
160 men, 27 women, 187 total |
| Total graduate students: |
25 men, 7 women, 32 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
17 men, 6 women, 23 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
8 men, 1 women, 9 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
78% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 1.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 7.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 8.6% | Hispanic |
| 70.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 8.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 6.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 6.2% | Hispanic |
| 70.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 10.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
539 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Prescott, AZ |
| Population of city/town: |
40,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Daytona Beach, Florida; more than 130 centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East and a Web-based distance learning program serving civilian and military working adults |
| Nearest major city: |
Phoenix |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
96 miles |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
97% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
48% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
52% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried first-time freshmen under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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dress/hair code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
400 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Embry-Riddle provides a technologically advanced learning environment for its students. With more than 400 Dell computers available in the labs and classrooms, technology is an essential part of the learning experience. Whether it is through hands-on experience or application of theoretical concepts, students are provided opportunities to use many forms of technology. Information Technology provides an array of services that support student learning. The following details our most popular services.
The Prescott campus is comprised of 45 classrooms and 11 labs. Each classroom is equipped with an audiovisual system containing:
Dell computer at podium Multimedia projector VCR
ERAUNET and Internet access DVD player
All the labs use the latest technology to give students a functional learning environment. Whether they are using a discipline-specific lab as part of a course or collaborating on a project in a general-purpose lab, students have access to the computing resources necessary to complete the task. Students can work on projects or homework, research information on the Internet, or simply send and receive email.
The Prescott campus has an SGI Altix 350 super computer available for faculty and student research. This advanced technology allows for high speed computations necessary for use in engineering computational fluid dynamics and physics Monte Carlo theory.
Embry-Riddle provides a residential network, ResNet, to students living in residence halls on campus. ResNet provides students Internet access via a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network. An ethernet port is provided for each student.
Embry-Riddle has a campus license agreement with Microsoft that provides students with access to Microsoft software, such as Windows XP Professional Upgrade and Office 2003. In addition to Microsoft software, there are over 50 other software titles available for use in labs and classrooms. These software tools are used in disciplines such as math, engineering, aviation, and communications.
CATIA SPSS Maple
Matlab Rational Rose Elite Simulation
Dreamweaver ANSYS Mathematica
The campus has a wireless Internet project underway and plans to complete the project by Fall 2006. The wireless network will offer a wireless connection to the Internet with connection speeds varying from 11Mbps to 54 Mbps.
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| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Aviation Safety & Security Archives - 6 collections, 489 linear feet. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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math, Remedial English. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, academic |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
14% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Horizon (Weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
67 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Chi Alpha, Christian Fellowship, Latter-Day Saints Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Hawaii Club, Korean Student Association, International Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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jazz band, music ensembles, chess, Gay/Lesbian Association of Students (GLASS), flying, military, professional, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Associate Dean of Students/Athletic Director |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's wrestling | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
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| Nearest international airport: |
Phoenix (96 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Flagstaff (90 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
19% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
8% immediately, 12% within one year of graduation |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
49% within six months of graduation, 55% within one year of graduation |
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