Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
The Aviation Building
Former names
Embry–Riddle Company (1926–1939)
Embry–Riddle School of Aviation (1939–1965)
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical Institute (1965–1970)
TypePrivate university
Established1965
FoundersT. Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle
Parent institution
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Faculty1,070
Students7,603
Location
1 Aerospace Blvd
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32114
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29°11′19″N 81°02′55″W / 29.1886°N 81.0487°W / 29.1886; -81.0487
Campus
  • 185 acres (75 ha)
  • Urban
ColorsBlue & Gold (academics)
   
Blue and Gold (athletics)
   
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – Sunshine State
MascotErnie the Eagle
Websitedaytonabeach.erau.edu

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach is a residential campus of Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, a private university focused on aviation and aerospace programs, and it is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in arts, sciences, aviation, business, and engineering.