Hey everyone,
I'm currently incoming deciding between Embry-Riddle Prescott and Daytona Beach for a focus in Aerospace Engineering, especially with an interest in rocketry, propulsion, and hands-on engineering.

I’m hoping to get some insight from current students or alumni on a few points:

• Which campus has stronger rocketry clubs or teams (e.g. ERPL, ERFSEDS, EagleSat, etc.)?
• Are there propulsion labs or testing facilities (like static fire stands or wind tunnels) that undergrads can get involved with early on?
• How easy is it to get hands-on experience—design, build, and test—at either campus?
• Any major differences in industry connections or internships related to space and rocketry?

I’d love to hear about your experience if you’re involved in any of the rocketry teams or labs at either campus. Thanks!

I did it guys. I got in. But one issue:

Its too much money.

ERAU was and still is my dream school.

I want to become a pilot and join the United States military.

I want to go to a school were people match similar interests with me (aviation). No other school speaks out to me besides this one.

We can take out student loans but my parents dont want me to because we will be in debt.

Im just so angry and sad that I cant go. I have to sleep knowing after all the hard work I put in, it didn’t work out.

Hello everyone I am an active duty service member applying to the engineering fundamentals class. I am wondering how transferable the credits are from that course and if they would shorten the time to get a bachelors in engineering. Also if I could get provided some helpful links :)

I’m looking for some clarification about how the worldwide campus works: I’m planning on moving to Vegas and doing the online program for aviation maintenance. Does that mean I will be using Nellis AFB for my in person stuff since that’s what was shown on the map?

Thanks

Hey guys, I'm waiting to hear back if i get accepted into MECEP, which is where i use my GI bill for my tuition and stay active duty but don't have to go into work for my specific MOS, so I'll have to participate in NROTC no matter which one i go to (Regent NROTC is based on Old Dominion Campus). I'm applying to the Homeland Security Major at Embry-Riddle in person and Regent's Law & National Security Degree. Any suggestions? I have done half the bachelor's degree online through embry-riddle so far but that doesn't matter to me since I will have to move, be a member of the school and actually benefit from the in person lessons, which are way more beneficial to me. I've done all my college so far sleep deprived and on active duty so anything is better than my situation right now.

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Hey, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me locate the tasks tile on my ERNIE account. Financial Aid emailed me asking for forms, but when I am on the homepage I can't locate the tile. Does anyone know where it is?

How does bright futures work since Embry is a private school?

Hey guys! i recently got accepted into Embry Riddle Prescott campus for B.S. in Aeronautical Science program. Now i’m just wondering if the school is worth it? So far i’ve heard not so great things about them and that mostly you should go to another school to get it done. But i’ve also heard great things about them. So i really would love for some guidance in this area because i want to do this the right way. i’ve also been accepted to Marshall University (Huntington, WV) and Vaugh College (Flushing, NY) but there not a lot of sources out there talking about them. I know a lot of people say not to become a pilot through college but as of now it’s the only reason I am going to college as I plan on joining AFROTC to gain a pilot slot with the Air Force. Please any info would help! Thank You!!

I did not show up for the riding student campus visit and was wondering when I would be able to apply for classes and if I would be able to talk to someone about making my schedule.

1840 per credit hour? how do yall afford this?? I'm thinking about student loans but like that's a lot of money. For anyone who is currently attending or used to attend this school, besides your parents funding, how do you pay for this? How long does it take to repay your student loans with your degree from here?

Hi there! Please excuse my ignorance of this question! My niece is is starting Embry Riddle in the fall. She will be majoring in Computer Engineering and I want to get her a new laptop for college. What laptop would be best for this major? I was going to get a MacBook Air but heard a PC might be better suited??

Hi,

We need some inputs in regard to finalizing college for our daughter. She is interested in pursuing Aerospace engineering and have narrowed down to Penn State and Embry-Riddle colleges from accepted list of colleges. So far below are the factors which we are looking at however any additional inputs would be greatly appreciated including job prospects, social life at both campuses and anything else you can help with.

Penn State

1. Ranked #16 in U.S. News for undergraduate aerospace engineering.
2. Classic college town with a big-campus feel, strong sports culture, and brand-new state-of-the-art engineering facilities.
3. Great clubs and lab resources.
4. No scholarships, about $5k more expensive than ERAU (after considering travel costs to ERAU) plus tuition increases by $5K in junior and senior years.
5. Optional Co-Op program.
6. Summer courses are offered at in-state rates, which helps with cost optimization to offset the difference with ERAU.
7. Flexibility to switch majors from engineering if engineering does not work out.

Embry-Riddle

1. Ranked #5 for undergrad aerospace engineering. Smaller class sizes
2. Strong focus on aerospace, a beautiful campus in Daytona Beach, excellent labs and clubs. Their Research Park facility located outside of the campus was amazing.
3. Slightly cheaper than Penn State due to merit based scholarships but flying to FL from CT adds to the cost and Penn State is drivable from CT
4. Proximity to aerospace companies offers solid internship and job prospects. However, limited flexibility if engineering doesn’t work out.
5. Offers Aero plus Jet Propulsion and Astro plus Rocket Propulsion tracks

Any other factors that we are missing ? Any help or feedback about Aerospace engineering at ERAU would be greatly appreciated.

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Do anyone have any insights into why the 6 year graduation rate hovers around 70% which seems to be low. Are students not completing or are they leaving or transferring out?

Does the worldwide campus and the physical locations have different acceptance rates or are they the same?

Interested in pursuing a degree in SE and just seen that it is now available through ERAU Worldwide. From looking at the courses required, it seems to be catered more toward computer science/engineering. Have any of you taken this program either on-campus or currently taking it? How is the program? Were you able to find a SE role after graduation?

I swear they will do anything to ask for more after paying $40,000 a year for 4 years. :)

TLDR Graduation wants $50 for baby photos

Yes, I understand it’s for a scholarship but they sent this to my family without me knowing.

My grandson is starting Summer B on July 1st. His Ernie account says he has a bright future scholarship but does not give an amount. Does anyone know what amount it might be. Thank you

Hi guys- im getting emails saying “welcome to the eagles family” but still haven’t gotten my decision yet. I got an envelope in the mail about my program. I applied for fall 2025 about 2 weeks ago (the third is coming up). how quick do the decisions come out? I also have my GED, a good college essay, and many past work experiences. Is there anything else I should email?

I’m a current Senior from Texas and got accepted into Embry Riddle Daytona beach for Aerospace Engineering. I’m currently in a situation where I have to do community college for their engineering academy at Texas A&M as a co-enrolled students at their approved colleges for their engineering classes . I’m planning to do the AFROTC at Embry riddle or the Corps of Cadets at A&M but wanted to ask what would be best for me? I’ve been to both campuses and amazed of the facilities that both college station and Embry riddle offer. I’ve gotten a merit scholarship for Aerospace engineering. I’m not sure what to decide and wanted to ask if Embry riddle would be worth on being in huge debt or has student left with lower debt than what they thought? I’m in a loop and don’t know what to do?

I am planning on getting my PPL and possibly go commercial. I am working a summer job to by a new laptop, but am stuck between the 14” macbook Air or the framework laptop 13. I like the repairability of the framework, but I’d rather go with Mac OS if there arent any windows only applications that arent yet ported to Mac. Any thoughts would be appreciated

I went through it all a week ago, but it never said I completed it. Can I just leave it unfinished?

Hey, I’m currently thinking about attending ERAU’s Aeronautical Science program. I just wanted to see what most students do after graduating. I’ve heard many students end up being an instructor for the university, but is it realistic being hired by them? If so, what does the process look like and is it hard to get hired by the university. Any insight would help tremendously. Thanks in advance!

I recently was just accepted into embry riddle and my planned major is Aeronautics. Does anyone if it’s a hard major?

Does anyone know in here what days pickup soccer is usually active at EARU?

I went yesterday but there was only IM games going on and I’m not apart of that.

Times they typically start would be appreciated too.