Florida Tech
Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Florida Tech is home to the serious seekers, the relentlessly curious, bold and driven scholars who learn best by doing. Our hands-on approach to education includes a cooperative education program, field research projects, capstone experiences, countless research opportunities and job and internship connections at major employers like Northrop Grumman Corp., NASA - Kennedy Space Center, L3Harris Technologies Inc., SpaceX, Embraer and more. As the only independent technological university in the Southeastern U.S., Florida Tech is committed to providing our culturally diverse student body a high-quality education in the sciences, engineering, technology, business, psychology, liberal arts, aviation and related disciplines that prepares them to enter the global workforce, seek further higher education opportunities and serve within their communities. We are located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, which, in addition to its beautiful beaches, is known for its high-tech industry, historic—yet eclectic—downtown, art scene, surf culture and proximity to Kennedy Space Center and Orlando-area attractions. Other people come here to vacation. Students come to pursue their dreams with drive and determination.

Acceptance Rate:
63%
Average Net Price:
$33,313
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1264

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$33,313
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$45,900
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$45,900
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,240
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$28,408
$30k - $48k
$27,551
$48k - $75k
$31,145
$75k - $110k
$33,129
$110k+
$37,092
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,953
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,537
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,368

 

Students receiving state aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5885
Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,537
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$31,063
$30k - $48k
$30,923
$48k - $75k
$26,776
$75k - $110k
$24,063
$110k+
$21,183
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$53,243,560
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$24,348,790

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,877
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,225
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,970

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
63%
Acceptance Rate
15205
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
156
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
37%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
29%
Submitting ACT
70%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1264
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
560
75th
660
Reading
25th
570
75th
660
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
26
Top 25%
57
Top 50%
84

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-888-4348
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,516
Total Number of Undergrads
3,458
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
47%
20-39 Students
41%
40-99 Students
10%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
90

Faculty Overview

0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
66%
34%
Residency
In-State Students
37%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
74
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
15%
White
52%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
143
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
crimson and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
384
Total Female Athletes
213
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Florida Institute of Technology Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,200
Top 5 Cities
Melbourne
Washington
Orlando
New York
Tampa
Top 5 Employers
Florida Institute of Technology
U.S. Army
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Harris Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Engineering
Information Technology
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Kanare Yamada's Review

from Palm bay, FL

The school is beautiful, with a great environment, allowing you to enjoy a fun and fulfilling daily life. The food is also delicious....

Sarah's Review

Florida Tech is a great campus for those who are interested int he sciences and want a small well rounded school. Don't let the idea of it being a tech school fool you, we have sports and a Greek life...

D'Andre's Review

from Palm Bay, FL

The Graduate Student Assistants that are scheduled between your professors' lectures really help to solidify each new concept you learn. I used to have no confidence in my math abilities. Now, I have ...