Founded in 1925, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Daytona Beach (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Prescott and other 130 locations. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 93 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.