U.S. News & World Report Names Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus No. 1 in the West for Vets and Innovation

A student holds a cube satellite (CubeSat) designed, developed and tested by students at Embry-Riddle’s College of Engineering
In this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings, Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus earned five top-five distinctions, including No. 1 nationally in the Best Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Programs category for schools without a Ph.D. option. Here, a student holds a cube satellite (CubeSat) designed, developed and tested by students at Embry-Riddle’s College of Engineering. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/Connor McShane)

Seth Robbins /

Sep 26, 2024, 1:16 PM

In this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus was awarded five top-five honors, including No. 1 in best overall quality among regional colleges in the West for the second consecutive year.

“We’re thrilled that Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus continues to be recognized as the best in the West,” said Ken Witcher, chancellor of the Prescott Campus. “Our top rankings highlight that we are providing our students with a world-class undergraduate education focused on real-world problem-solving and applied research."

In addition to the No. 1 Overall Rank, the Prescott Campus was ranked No. 1 in the Most Innovative Schools category (West) and No. 1 in Best College for Veterans (West). The publication also ranked the Prescott Campus No. 1 nationally in the Best Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Programs category for schools without a Ph.D. option.

“These rankings showcase the immense value of our degree programs and reflect well on the collective student experience across our campuses, as well as our mission to be the global leader in aviation and aerospace education,” said Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D. “This includes paying profound attention to student success, engaging students in innovative research, and fostering collaborations with industry to provide our students with unmatched opportunities for project-based learning and internships.”

The publication also recognized the Prescott Campus as No. 4 among the Best Value Schools (West), a classification that factors academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid.

"Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to our students’ success," Chancellor Witcher said. "We are constantly enhancing our campus with new facilities to elevate the learning experience for our students, who proudly call Embry-Riddle and our Prescott Campus home.”

Learn more about Embry-Riddle’s rankings, including for the Daytona Beach Campus.

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