Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
4-year Private university
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Overview

Florida Institute of Technology is a private institution established in 1958 with suburban setting located at Melbourne. It is ranked 269 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $44,360. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,374. It practices semester-based academic calendar. The school offers undergraduate degree programs in science, engineering, liberal arts, psychology, STEM education and more. About half of the student body enrolls in the school’s College of Engineering. There are also more than 100 student organizations to consider joining, including about 10 fraternities and sororities.Florida Tech runs a variety of science-focused research centers and institutes, including the Wind and Hurricane Impact Research Laboratory, or WHIRL, and the Institute for Marine Research.

#269 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Melbourne, Florida
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1958
Selectivity Low
Size Small
3,374 Undergraduates
Website https://www.fit.edu/

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Mechanical engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Transportation And Materials Moving

Cost

$62,268
Cost of Attendance
$33,610
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $44,360
Outstate Tuition Fee $44,360
Room and Board Fees $14,340
$62,925 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

64% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Optional
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Cappex application

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the home language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$37,117 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$26,132 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,268
58% Students with need received Financial Aid
20.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Panther Distinguished Scholar Award
Total Worth full tuition plus the facilities and activities fees
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Panther Fund Merit Scholarship
Total Worth grant amounts are not fixed and may vary from year to year depending on variable data
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on an applicant's academic performance in high school (weighted GPA plus standardized test scores)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Farmer Scholars Programs
Total Worth full tuition, room and board, and fees.
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

FIRST Robotics & Vex Robotics Award
Total Worth $2,500
Details Students must meet the minimum merit scholarship requirements, submit a submit a letter from their FIRST team adviser verifying participation during the year of application prior to their admission to the university, and complete the admission and financial aid process by May 1st of their senior year in high school.
Scouting - Eagle Scout And Girl Scout Gold Award
Total Worth $2,500
Details Students must meet the minimum merit scholarship requirements, submit a copy of the certificate verifying their achievement prior to their admission to the university, and complete the admissions process by February 1 of the year immediately preceding your first semester.
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Students

3,374 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
50% Students graduate within 6 years