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Item | Costs |
Tuition* and Fees** |
$42,204 |
Housing and Food*** |
$14,102 |
Books (estimated) | $1,400 |
Total, non-flight students # |
$57,706 |
* Tuition reflects the block rate of $20,340 for 12 to 16 credit hours for the fall and spring semesters. The per-credit-hour rate is $1,695. Tuition and fees are due 10 days before classes begin each term.
** See Mandatory Fees information below
*** See Housing and Food information below
**** Total does not include indirect expenses, such as mandatory health insurance, travel and personal expenses.
There will be an additional $300 per semester fee for the College of Engineering Program students.
Residential students will be charged the published residential rates and are not eligible for Worldwide online rates.
# See Flight Student Estimated Cost below.
Flight Student Estimated Cost
Individual students can expect to pay between $60,000-$80,000 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."
Item | Costs |
Tuition* and Fees** | $21,864 |
Housing and Food*** | $14,102 |
Books (estimated) | $1,400 |
Total**** | $37,366 |
* Tuition reflects six credit hours for the fall and spring semesters. The per-credit-hour rate is $1,695. Tuition and fees are due 10 days before classes begin each term. While full-time status is six credit hours in fall and spring, many graduates take nine credit hours each term.
** See Mandatory Fees information below
*** See Housing and Food information below
**** Total does not include indirect expenses, such as mandatory health insurance, travel and personal expenses.
Housing and food estimates are based on the 250 Block meal plan, which is required of first-year students at a cost of $2,851 per semester, and housing in a first-year residence hall at the rate of $4,200 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 | $4,200 | $8,400 |
Food | $2,851 | $5,702 |
Total | $7,051 | $14,102 |
Mandatory Fees per semester include:
- $100: Student Government Association (SGA) fee (subject to change)
- $184: Health Services fee*
- $318: Technology fee
- $160: Facilities fee
- $150: Orientation fee (one-time fee)
- $116: International Student Service fee per semester (International Students only)
Program, Course and Lab Fees:
- $300: College of Engineering Program students
- $320: ATC AS Fee
- $150: UAS Lab Fee - New Curriculum
Fees are charged to all Engineering or UAS students regardless of modality or class mode.
Total: $912 for the fall semester, $762 for the spring semester ($1,674 for the academic year [two semesters]) for Domestic Students
Total: $1,028 for the fall semester, $878 per spring semester ($1,906 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 2022-2023 are $1,696 for the year (8/16/22-8/15/23) or $1,055 for Spring 2023 (1/1/23-8/15/23). Costs for 2023-2024 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 the Cessna 182RG 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.
Hourly Aircraft Rates |
Aircraft Cost (w/o fuel) | Estimated Fuel Cost | Estimated Total Cost Solo | Estimated Total Cost Dual |
Cessna 172 | $144 | $54 | $198 | $274 |
Diamond DA42NG | $310 | $58 | $368 | $444 |
Cessna 182 | $141 | $75 | $216 | $292 |
Decathlon | $135 | $54 | $189 | $265 |
Flight/Ground Instruction per Hour | $76 |
Note: Market price in 23-24 for fuel is $6.25/gallon for Avgas and $5.30/gallon for Jet A.
Hourly Flight Training Device Rates |
Solo | Dual |
Advanced Aviation Training Device Single C172 | $100 | $176 |
Advanced Aviation Training Device DA42NG | $144 | $221 |
Frasca C-172 RTD AATD |
$75 | $151 |
Required Flight Course Minimum Costs |
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Course | Description | Cost |
FA 121 | Private Single-Engine Flight | $18,200* |
FA 221 | Instrument Single-Engine Flight | $13,100* |
FA 321 | Commercial Single-Engine Flight | $15,500* |
FA 323 | Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On | $17,100* |
Elective Flight Course Minimum Costs |
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Course | Description | Cost |
FA 215 | Extreme Altitude Recovery | $7,400* |
FA 326 | Commercial Single-Engine Add-On | $7,100* |
FA 421 | Flight Training Methods and Curriculum Analysis | $16,700* |
FA 420 | Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures | $5,570 |
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.
Helicopter Flight Fees
Hourly Flight Training Costs and introductory flights include the aircraft, instructor (as applicable), insurance as well as fuel cost. See note at end of information.
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 $14,056-$46,425 per academic semester 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.
Hourly Helicopter Training Device Rates | |
Description | Cost |
Robinson R-22 | $415 |
Robinson R-22 (Solo) | $362 |
Robinson R-44 | $630 |
Robinson R-44 (Solo) | $576 |
Ground Instruction | $54 |
Ground Instruction with multiple students | $32 |
Simulation Instruction (Solo) | $91 |
Simulation Instruction (Dual) | $198 |
Helicopter Course Minimum & Average Cost | R-22 | |
FH 142 | Private Helicopter Flight | $18,912 / $31,306 |
FH 252 |
Instrument Helicopter Flight - 40 flight hours (R-44) 10 hours (R-22) optional. Estimate assumes the Instrument will be done at ERAU concurrently with Commercial. |
$40,415 / $46,425 |
FH 372 |
Commercial Helicopter Flight Estimate assumes the helicopter IFR rating was completed at ERAU. |
$30,748 / $38,325 |
FH 442 | Certified Flight Instructor | $16,770 / $28,088 |
FH 442 | Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (R-44 used for this rating) | $14,065 / $27,038 |
Tuition and Fees for 5 Classes: $13,420 |
Room and Board: $12,527 |
Books: $500 |
Total: $26,447 |
About Estimated Costs
The estimated costs above are only an estimate and may not reflect all cost 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 Cashier's Office page.
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