Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Joint Base Lewis-McChord
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | |
851 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 350 | |
62 MSS/DPE | |
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438 | |
Main telephone | 253.589.1728 |
Website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/ |
Request more information | Tacoma@erau.edu |
Other sites |
Main Campus: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 600 South Clyde Morris Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 386.226.6000 or 800.826.2416 |
General Information
General information
Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Degrees offered | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's |
School accreditation | Accredited by the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools and authorized by the Washington State Student Achievement Council. |
Specialized accreditation |
The bachelor degree program in Aeronautics is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359; https://www.aabi.aero/accreditation/accredited-programs/ . The bachelor degree programs in Aviation Business Administration and in Technical Management, and the master's degree programs in Business Administration in Aviation and in Management, and the Logistics and Supply Chain Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; https://www.acbsp.org/ . The master's degree program in Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), 14 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA, 19073; Telephone: 610-355-1601; http://www.pmi.org/gac/global-accreditation-center.aspx . The bachelor degree program in Emergency Services is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), 1812 West Tyler Avenue, Stillwater, OK, 74078; Telephone: 405-744-8303; E-mail: admin@ifsac.org, Web: https://ifsac.org/about . It is also recognized by the National Fire Academy in accordance with the standards established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education model core curriculum under the U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727; Telephone: 800-238-3358, 301-447-1000; http://www.usfa.fema.gov . For information on specific authorizations or licensures for any state, or for contact information for a particular state or licensing entity, please contact the Office of State Authorizations at 386-226-9096 or wwstatea@erau.edu. |
School setting
Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Tacoma |
County | Pierce |
School visits
Visitor information website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/tacoma |
Additional information
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Tacoma is a postsecondary educational institution that provides college-level courses for military personnel, dependents, federal employees, veterans, and civilians. Classes are conducted on a semester basis. The school year has five terms. |
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30-semester credits per year.)
In-state tuition | $12,390 |
Out-of-state tuition | $12,390 |
Books and supplies | $1,160 |
2019-2020 civilian tuition rate is $413 per credit hour. Active duty military, spouses and dependents tuition is $250 per credit hour. |
Tuition rates vary by
Academic program/major |
Tuition refund policy
No refund after the first week of classes. |
Tuition payment plans available
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) |
Financial Aid
Contact for counseling or more information
wwfasec3@erau.edu | |
866-567-7202 | |
Financial aid office website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
Scholarship list website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships |
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms | FAFSA |
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | |
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized) | |
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | |
Federal Graduate PLUS Loans | |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
Veteran's benefits | |
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored |
Admissions
Contact for more information
Admissions | |
Tacoma@erau.edu | |
Seattle Campus | |
Admissions | |
seattle@erau.edu | |
253.589.1728 | |
2535891728 | |
Admissions office website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/admissions |
Education required for admission
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Application dates
Fall* application deadline | Continous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. |
Application requirements
Application fee | $50 |
Submit these items: | |
Application | Required for all students |
Students under the age of 20 who have earned fewer than 24-credit hours of college-level learning, and who are not members of the US Military Service, must demonstrate intellectual maturity by achieving a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1,000 on the SAT, or be concurrently enrolled in a sanctioned dual admission program between ERAU and a two-year college. Previous college work must have been successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Waivers to the above will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
High school GPA | Important |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
Credits accepted for transfer students
American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations | |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | |
Life long learning | |
Military service | |
Other |
Academics
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma | |
Associate | |
Bachelor's | |
Master's | |
Doctorate | |
Graduate certificate |
School catalog
School catalog website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/colleges/catalog |
Academic index website | https://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/tacoma |
Attendance options
Evenings | |
On-line/distance learning | |
Summer school |
Off-campus study
Study abroad available | |
In these countries | Greece, Autrailia, itally, England, Singapore |
Military officer training (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC |
Alternative credit opportunities
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP) | |
Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit) | |
College credit is awarded for previous military or civilian aviation training and experience. |
Computing
Computers on campus for student use | |
Computer network can be accessed from off campus | |
Online registration for classes |
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising | |
Remedial education courses | |
Tutoring |
Other services for all students
Orientation | |
Placement testing |
Services for students with disabilities
Marcee Keller | |
Director | |
wwdss@erau.edu | |
928/777-6750 1-888-292-5727 ??? |
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Disabilities services website | https://ernie.erau.edu/Departments/dean-of-students-worldwide/disability-support-services/Pages/Default.aspx |
Barrier-free campus | |
Designated parking | |
Registration assistance | |
Tutors |
Campus security
JBLM Military Police and Night Monitor |
Career Services
Contact for more information
Arnold James | |
Director | |
wwcarser@erau.edu | |
386.226.6092 / 386.226.3737 | |
Career services website | https://ernie.erau.edu/Departments/dean-of-students-worldwide/career-services/Pages/Default.aspx |
Career services offered
Alumni networking and mentoring | |
Career counseling | |
Career interest testing | |
Career library | |
Job bank | |
Job fairs | |
Job interview preparation | |
Placement assistance | |
Résumé preparation assistance | |
Résumé referral to employers |
Graduate Study
Enrollment
Total enrollment | 300 |
Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 15-semester credits per year.)
In-state tuition* | $10,335 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $10,335 |
Books and supplies | $1,160 |
* Tuition may vary by program |
Educational programs
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
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Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology
- Aeronautics [Associate, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
- Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering [Master of Science]
- Human Factors [Master of Science]
- Unmanned Systems [Master of Science]
- Unmanned Systems Applications [Bachelor of Science]
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Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Aviation Maintenance [Associate, Master's, Bachelor of Science]
- Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 [Certificate]
- Technical Management [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
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Aviation Operations and Services
- Aeronautics [Associate, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
- Aviation [Doctorate]
- Aviation MBA [Master's]
- Aviation Business Administration [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
- Aviation Security [Bachelor of Science]
- Technical Management [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
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Business Management and Administration
- Aviation Business Administration [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
- Management [Master of Science]
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Communication and Speech Studies
- Communication [Bachelor of Science]
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Computer Science
- Information Security & Assurance [Master of Science]
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Computer Systems Networking and Administration
- Cybersecurity Management & Policy [Master of Science]
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Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Cybersecurity Management & Policy [Master of Science]
- Information Security & Assurance [Master of Science]
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Distance Learning
- Aerospace Engineering [Master of Science]
- Aviation [Doctorate]
- Aviation MBA [Master's]
- Aviation Business Administration [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
- Communication [Bachelor of Science]
- Cybersecurity Management & Policy [Master of Science]
- Engineering Fundamentals [Associate]
- Engineering Management [Master of Science]
- Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
- Homeland Security [Bachelor of Science]
- Human Security & Resilience [Master of Science]
- Information Security & Assurance [Master of Science]
- Interdisciplinary Studies [Bachelor of Science]
- Leadership [Master of Science]
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management [Associate, Bachelor's, Master of Science]
- Management [Master of Science]
- Occupational Safety Management [Master of Science]
- Project Management [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
- Safety Management [Bachelor of Science]
- Systems Engineering [Master of Science]
- Unmanned Systems [Master of Science]
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Emergency Management
- Emergency Services [Bachelor of Science]
- Human Security & Resilience [Master of Science]
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Engineering and Industrial Management
- Engineering Management [Master of Science]
- Human Factors [Master of Science]
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Engineering, General
- Engineering Fundamentals [Associate]
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Fire Science and Firefighting
- Emergency Services [Bachelor of Science]
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Fire Services Administration
- Emergency Services [Bachelor of Science]
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Homeland Security
- Aviation Security [Bachelor of Science]
- Homeland Security [Bachelor of Science]
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Safety Management [Bachelor of Science]
- Systems Engineering [Master of Science]
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Information Technology
- Information Assurance [Certificate]
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies [Bachelor of Science]
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International Studies
- Human Security & Resilience [Master of Science]
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Logistics and Materials Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management [Associate, Bachelor's, Master of Science]
- Management [Master of Science]
- Technical Management [Associate, Bachelor of Science]
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Management Information Systems
- Cybersecurity Management & Policy [Master of Science]
- Management Information Systems [Master of Science]
- Unmanned Systems Applications [Bachelor of Science]
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Occupational Safety and Health
- Occupational Safety Management [Master of Science]
- Safety Management [Bachelor of Science]
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Organizational Leadership
- Leadership [Master of Science]
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Project Management
- Project Management [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
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Psychology, General
- Human Factors [Master of Science]
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Public Policy Studies
- Human Security & Resilience [Master of Science]
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Public Relations
- Communication [Bachelor of Science]
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Social Sciences, General
- Human Security & Resilience [Master of Science]
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Transportation Management
- Aviation [Doctorate]
- Management [Master of Science]
- Technical Management [Associate, Bachelor of Science]