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Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech

Melbourne, Florida 32901-6975

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Mid-SizeUrbanPrivateEngineering Focus

Known for engineering

Florida Institute of Technology is a private urban institution in Melbourne, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1213.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,137 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,300.

Established
1958
Motto
Ad Astra Per Scientiam
Mascot
Pete the Panther
Type
Private research university
Conference
Sunshine State Conference
Division
Division II
63%Acceptance
1213SAT Avg
3,235Students
13:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$43,137Earnings 10yr
$35,300Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1213

Reading & WritingMid: 620
570660
MathMid: 620
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1213

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,360
Room & Board$14,340
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$60,387
Average Net Price$35,300
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,324
$30–48K$29,464
$48–75K$33,611
$75–110K$36,324
$110K+$39,204

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,300

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,049

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (137)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,235
Gender Split
33% / 67%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 5%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.5%
Freshman Retention77.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,941
8 Years$42,844
10 Years$43,137

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,600
Men
$67,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#426
Niche
#221

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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