ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL · private nonprofit
Yes — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University trains midshipmen for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in Florida.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
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Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University commissions officers alongside Bethune-Cookman University cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 31 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 52 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men86%
- White72%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White70%
- Hispanic16%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,360 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $44,249 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,249 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has 7,860 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $50,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: FAQ
Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have ROTC?
Yes — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University hosts Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eagle Battalion (Embry-Riddle)), Navy ROTC (on campus, NROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force ROTC Det 157).
Is ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Navy ROTC units list 6 scholarship types, including NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship and NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship.
School links and location
These links belong to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
daytonabeach.erau.edu
- Admissions
daytonabeach.erau.edu
- Apply
daytonabeach.erau.edu
- Financial aid
daytonabeach.erau.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
IPEDS UNITID: 133553
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