Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Prescott, AZ · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 580–680 reading and writing, 560–690 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
  • Average net price: $41,209 a year (2022–23)
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott GPA requirements

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott acceptance rate

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott admitted 3,171 of 4,141 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Prescott, Arizona, with 3,229 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580630680
SAT Math560620690
ACT Composite242629
ACT English222529
ACT Math222630
30% submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores, as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1250 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $41,209 a year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott require the SAT or ACT?

Check Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 30% sent SAT scores and 24% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,171 of 4,141 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–680 in reading and writing and 560–690 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?

It's one factor among several: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott accept AP credit?

Yes. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott if a parent went there?

Yes. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $41,209 a year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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