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Embry-Riddle Prescott acceptance rate and admissions profile

Embry-Riddle Prescott is a private college in Arizona that admits most qualified applicants (around 77%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Embry-Riddle Prescott weighs, where it ranks among Arizona schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Arizona
Selectivity in state
#4
of 8 in AZ
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Will I get into Embry-Riddle Prescott?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Embry-Riddle Prescott, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Embry-Riddle Prescott?

At Embry-Riddle Prescott, your real chance depends on far more than the published 77% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Embry-Riddle Prescott in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Embry-Riddle Prescott hard to get into?

Embry-Riddle Prescott is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 77% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

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

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Embry-Riddle Prescott, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Embry-Riddle Prescott reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Embry-Riddle Prescott?

Embry-Riddle Prescott does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Embry-Riddle Prescott.

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What Embry-Riddle Prescott looks for

What Embry-Riddle Prescott weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Embry-Riddle Prescott signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Embry-Riddle Prescott's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Alumni / legacy relation
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Embry-Riddle Prescott

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Embry-Riddle Prescott
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How Embry-Riddle Prescott compares in Arizona

Embry-Riddle Prescott ranks #4 most selective of 8 schools in Arizona in our database.

Among the 8 Arizona schools we track, Embry-Riddle Prescott ranks #4 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Benedictine University at Mesa (65%) and Ottawa University Arizona (65%) sit nearby, which makes Arizona a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Benedictine University at Mesa
65%acceptance · AZ
Ottawa University Arizona
65%acceptance · AZ
Arizona Christian University
71%acceptance · AZ
Grand Canyon University
79%acceptance · AZ
University of Arizona
86%acceptance · AZ
Arizona State University
90%acceptance · AZ
Northern Arizona University
90%acceptance · AZ
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Similar to Embry-Riddle Prescott

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Embry-Riddle Prescott is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Bradley University, Gardner-Webb University, and Seattle University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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77%acceptance · WA
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Frequently asked questions

What does Embry-Riddle Prescott value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Embry-Riddle Prescott weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Embry-Riddle Prescott consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Embry-Riddle Prescott's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Embry-Riddle Prescott?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Embry-Riddle Prescott specifically.

Is Embry-Riddle Prescott test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Embry-Riddle Prescott's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.