Tuition and Estimated Costs

Tuition and Estimated Costs
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Tuition and Estimated Costs
Costs listed on this page reflect the academic year (fall and spring). Additional costs can be viewed on the
Student Financial Services page
in ERNIE (login required).
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to preparing students for success and maximizing their educational investment.
All students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships upon acceptance. Additional consideration for need-based aid is available upon filing the
FAFSA
Academic Year 2026-27, Fall & Spring Semesters
Budget Component
On-Campus Costs
Off-Campus Costs
At-Home Costs
Tuition* (Block rate includes 12-16 credit hours)
$45,888
$45,888
$45,888
Fees** (SGA, Facilities, Technology and Health Services)
$1,686
$1,686
$1,686
Housing
$9,800
$15,816
$3,954
Food
$8,200
$4,794
$3,994
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment
$1,290
$1,290
$1,290
Transportation
$1,800
$3,060
$1,260
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
Federal Student Loan Fees
$72
$72
$72
Total
$70,686
$74,556
$60,094
* The per-credit-hour rate is $1,912.
** Additional $175 added for Freshman Orientation.
** Additional $674 added for Engineering students.
** Additional $420 added for UAS students (minors receive fee when enrolled in UAS classes).
** Flight costs are charged separately on a pay-as-you-go-basis. See below.
** There may be additional costs for lab fees.
Master's Degree
Budget Component
Off-Campus Costs
Tuition* (Based on 6 credit hours enrollment)
$22,944
Fees** (SGA, Facilities, Technology and Health Services)
$1,686
Housing
$15,816
Food
$4,794
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment
$1,290
Transportation
$3,060
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
$1,950
Federal Student Loan Fees
$158
Total
$51,698
* The per-credit-hour rate is $1,912.
** There may be additional costs for lab fees.
Flight Student Estimated Cost
Individual students can expect to pay between $70,000-$90,000 throughout their time in the flight program to acquire all of their desired ratings. More information on flight costs can be found below under "Flight Student Estimated Cost."
Undergraduate Students
Budget Component
Standard On-Campus Costs
Tuition* and Fees**
$47,844
Housing and Food
$15,816
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment
$1,290
Total
$64,950
* The undergraduate per-credit-hour rate is $1,912.
** Additional $175 added for Freshman Orientation.
** Additional $674 added for Engineering students.
** Additional $420 added for UAS students (minors receive fee when enrolled in UAS classes).
** Flight costs are charged separately on a pay-as-you-go basis. See below.
** There may be additional costs for lab fees.
Graduate Students
Budget Component
Master's Off-Campus Costs
Tuition* and Fees**
$24,900
Housing and Food
$20,610
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment
$1,290
Total
$46,800
* The per-credit-hour rate is $1,912.
* Graduate tuition is based on 6 credit hours enrollment.
** There may be additional costs for lab fees.
Additional Resources
Housing and food estimates are based on the
Hercules Meal Plan, which is required of first-year students at a cost of $4,100 per semester, and housing in a first-year residence hall at the rate of $4,900 per semester.
Students at the residential campuses should factor housing costs as part of the cost of attendance whether they live on or off campus.
All first-year students are required to live on campus for the first two academic years. Transfer students who are 21 years of age or older on or before September 1 of their year of entry to the University are not required to live on campus but may request to live on campus if space is available. Please reference the catalog for the complete housing policy and exemptions.
Item
Semester
Year
Housing
$4,900
$9,800
Food
$4,100
$8,200
Total
$9,000
$18,000
Direct Costs are charges billed to your student account each semester and include tuition, fees, campus housing and dining plan/food.
Indirect Costs are an estimate of additional funds needed. You should allow for expenses such as books, supplies, personal hygiene, laundry and transportation. Although these expenses may be covered by financial aid, we do not recommend borrowing for them unless no other funds are available.
Net Direct Costs are determined by subtracting your annual financial aid awards from the estimated direct costs. These costs may be covered through external scholarships, a Federal Parent Loan (PLUS), a private loan and/or our payment plan.
Estimated Indirect Costs (actual amounts may vary based on individual circumstances):
Books and Supplies: $1,290
Transportation: $1,800
Miscellaneous: $1,950
Total Estimated Indirect Costs: $5,040
Mandatory Fees per semester include:
$100: Student Government Association (SGA) fee (subject to change)
$205: Health Services fee*
$365: Technology fee
$173: Facilities fee
$175: Orientation fee (one-time fee)
$135: International Student Service fee per semester (International Students only)
Program, Course and Lab Fees:
$337: College of Engineering Program students
$505: ATC AS Lab Fee
$420: UAS Lab Fee — UAS students and minors receive fee when enrolled in UAS classes.
Fees are charged to all Engineering or UAS students regardless of modality or class mode.
Total:
$1,018 for the fall semester, $843 for the spring semester ($1,861 for the academic year [two semesters]) for Domestic Students
Total:
$1,153 for the fall semester, $978 per spring semester ($2,131 for the academic year [two semesters]) for International Students
* In addition to the mandatory health services fee, both Undergraduate and Graduate students will be required to carry University-sponsored health insurance unless a waiver is submitted and approved. Health insurance premiums for 2025-2026 are $1,982 for the year (8/15/24-8/15/25) or $1,233 for Spring 2025 (1/1/26-8/15/26). Costs for 2026-2027 will be posted when they become available.
Find more on student health insurance here
Flight Instruction at Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle's flight program is designed to allow students to earn their ratings in three years (unlike many other schools). Embry-Riddle also lobbied Congress to allow its students to receive a restricted ATP with 500 less hours than the FAA-mandated 1,500 hours, allowing our students to be years ahead of others in their career field. Students pay after each flight activity and costs vary by student ability, flight ratings being pursued, and other factors. Flight training takes place in state-of-the-art aircraft — Cessna 172s and Diamond DA42s — with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits and ADS-B real-time radar. Additional flight training takes place in NX CubCrafters and the Cessna 152s utilized by
Golden Eagle Flight Team
U.S. Citizens
Although you may apply for admission at any time, we urge you to do so early. U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply at least 60 days prior to the beginning of classes for the semester of application.
International Applicants
International applicants should apply at least 90 days prior to the beginning of classes for the semester of application.
How do I pay for flight training?
After completing the training session, you may pay for your session online through the Education and Training Administration (ETA) system. You may pay with a credit card, debit card or with your Flight Account. The Flight Account is a prepaid deposit account where account funds are accessible to pay for flight activities only. Remember, any combination of these payment methods may be used at any time.
Fixed Wing Flight Fees
All course estimates for flight courses are based on
minimum
course requirements. Because each student will advance based on their own individual flying proficiency during each phase of their training, students are encouraged to budget additional funds to account for individual progress.
In addition to their academic credit hour tuition costs, flight students should budget between $20,000-$30,000 per academic year while they are actively flying. It is imperative that students have sufficient funds available to start and complete flight courses. This ensures continuity of training  and helps to avoid additional flight costs.
It is also highly recommended that students plan to fly a minimum of one complete summer semester during their tenure. Required flight courses are listed on the next page. When students successfully complete all required courses they will have Commercial and Multi-Engine Instrument ratings and will have gained over 190 hours of aeronautical experience.
Flight/Ground Instruction per Hour
Solo Aircraft Cost (w/o fuel)
Dual Aircraft Cost (w/o fuel)
Fuel Cost
Solo Total Cost
Dual Total Cost
Cessna 172 Nav 3
$166
$2253
$48.00
$206.00
$289.00
Diamond DA-42 VI
N/A
$451
$54.00
N/A
$475.00
Flight/Ground Instruction
$87.00
Note:
Market price in 25-26 for fuel is $5.56/gallon for Avgas and $5.11/gallon for Jet A
Hourly Aircraft Rates
Aircraft Cost (w/o fuel)
Estimated Fuel Cost
Estimated Total Cost - Solo
Estimated Total Cost - Dual
Cessna 172
$166 solo, $253 dual
$48
$206
$289
Diamond DA42NG
N/A solo, $451 dual
$54
N/A
$475
Cessna 182
$158 solo, $241 dual
$65
$223
$306
Decathlon
$142 solo, $225 dual
$46
$188
$271
Flight/Ground Instruction per Hour
$87
Note:
Market price in 25-26 for fuel is $5.56/gallon for Avgas and $5.11/gallon for Jet A
Hourly Flight Training Device Rates
Solo
Dual
Advanced Aviation Training Device Single C172
$115
$202
Advanced Aviation Training Device DA42NG
$166
$253
Frasca C-172 RTD AATD
$90
$177
Required Flight Course Minimum Costs
Course
Description
Cost
FA 121
Private Single-Engine Flight
$19,943
FA 221
Instrument Single-Engine Flight
$13,937
FA 321
Commercial Single-Engine Flight
$16,116
FA 323
Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On
$18,069
Elective Flight Course Minimum Costs
Course
Description
Cost
FA 215
Extreme Altitude Recovery
$7,875
FA 326
Commercial Single-Engine Add-On
$7,875
FA 421
Flight Training Methods and Curriculum Analysis
$17,541
FA 420
Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures
$6,720
Note
: Flight Cost Estimates are based on minimum course requirements for completion using an average fuel price as indicated above. Fuel is charged at Embry-Riddle's cost. Students are encouraged to budget additional funds to account for individual progress.
*These flight course costs are subject to change.
Students receiving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Assistance:
The required flight training hours for each flight course are as indicated on the Training Course Outlines (TCO).
The associated costs per hour, per resource, for the TCO hours are the maximum amounts VA will consider for payment. If flight training hours exceed the number of TCO hours approved by the State Approving Agency (SAA), any additional training expenses must be paid by the student and not VA
. VA will cover flight courses only as part of SAA approved degree program requirements which require a component of flight. Students who receive VA educational assistance for programs other than approved degree programs with a component of flight, may not take flight courses as electives or to fulfill other academic requirements. Flight courses taken outside of the SAA approved degree programs, will not be covered with VA educational assistance. Additional information on utilizing VA benefits for flight training may be found at the
Veterans Resources page
About Estimated Costs
The estimated costs above are only an estimate and may not reflect all costs and expenses incurred while attending your respective campus.
All amounts shown here or in other University publications or webpages represent tuition and fees as currently approved. However, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Board or as otherwise consistent with Board policy and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at ERAU at that time as well as to incoming students.
In addition, all tuition amounts and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors. Finally, please note that fee amounts billed for any period may be adjusted at a future date.
Please note
: Payment is due by the payment deadline in advance of the first day of classes. For more on deadlines, how to submit payments, and payment plan options, visit the
Student Financial Services
page.
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