Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Athletics

Embry-Riddle competes in NCAA Division II, which sits between the high-profile Division I programs and the purely recreational Division III level. The Eagles offer athletic scholarships totaling over $6.2 million across 19 varsity sports. About 7% of students participate in varsity athletics, with 507 total athletes on campus. The school competes in the Sunshine State Conference against other Florida institutions. While aviation dominates campus culture, the Eagles have built respectable programs in baseball and golf over the years. The heavily male student body (73% men) reflects the engineering focus, but both men's and women's teams draw solid support from the tight-knit campus community. Division II allows students to balance competitive athletics with the demanding aerospace curriculum that defines this specialized university.