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) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founders | T. Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle |
Parent institution | Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University |
Academic staff | 1,070 |
| Students | 7,603 |
| Address | 1 Aerospace Blvd , , , 32114 , 29°11′19″N 81°02′55″W / 29.1886°N 81.0487°W |
| Campus | Urban, 185 acres (75 ha) |
| Colors | Blue & Gold (academics) Blue and Gold (athletics) |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Sunshine State |
| Mascot | Ernie the Eagle |
| Website | daytonabeach.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.