Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

What does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach offer in terms of athletics?

The Daytona Beach Eagles compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the Sunshine State Conference. Varsity competition is only one part of the campus's sports offerings; students can also look for club, intramural and recreational activities.

Varsity programs include sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. Activities including sailing, rugby or other recreational sports should not be assumed to have the same status, selection process or funding as an NCAA team. Students hoping to compete should check the current roster and recruiting information for their sport. Those primarily interested in participation can explore club sports, intramurals and campus fitness options without treating a varsity place as necessary.

What student groups and Associations are available at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Daytona Beach students can join organizations built around academic interests, professional fields, service, culture and recreation. Student government and student-run media offer additional ways to participate in campus life.

For an aviation- or engineering-focused student, a professional chapter or technical project group can provide a different experience from a recreational club: the former may center on speakers, competitions or industry contacts, while the latter may be primarily social. The campus also reports a student-run newspaper, a student radio station and choral groups. Recognition, activity and membership requirements can change, so the current student-organization directory and campus involvement events are more useful than an old list when choosing a group.

Who studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Reported enrollment at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is about 8,700 students. Its entering first-year class numbered 1,875 degree-seeking students, and 226 transfer-in students were reported in the same enrollment data.

The campus draws heavily from beyond Florida: among the reported student population, 28% were Florida residents, 64% came from other U.S. states and 7% came from other countries. These figures help explain why orientation, travel and housing decisions matter to many incoming students, but they do not describe every student's experience.

The reported first-year entering group included 578 women and 1,297 men. Students considering whether they will find a community should look beyond institution-wide demographics to the particular major, organizations and services they expect to use.

How does student life look like at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Daily life at the Daytona Beach campus combines a residential university experience with a substantial commuting population. Reported figures indicate that 44% of students live on campus and 55% commute, so campus activities must serve students with different schedules and levels of time on site.

First-year orientation, student programming and shared academic spaces can help new students meet peers outside class. The aviation emphasis is visible in coursework and extracurricular interests, but students also study business, sciences and other fields. Counseling, wellness and academic support are worth considering alongside social opportunities, particularly for students balancing technical coursework, training hours or employment.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1. That is an institution-wide measure, not a promise that every lecture, lab or flight-related class has 18 students.

What libraries are available to students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?

Hunt Library is the principal library serving Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus. Students can use it for study space and research support, as well as access to books, journals and digital academic resources.

Research databases and online materials are especially useful for work that reaches beyond a textbook, such as an engineering design project or an aviation policy paper. Library staff can help students identify appropriate sources, and students can ask about obtaining material that is not held locally. Reservable study rooms are reported as available. Students who need late-night access should check current building hours rather than assume that study areas remain open around the clock.