School Overview
The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), locally referred to as “Florida Tech”, is a privately owned and operated research university in Melbourne, Florida. The university is comprised of five academic schools and colleges and specializes in technology, mathematics, science, and engineering education. FIT’s main campus is situated in the Florida Tech Research Park, among several high-tech organizations, not far from the Kennedy Space Center.
Florida Tech was founded as the Brevard Engineering College in 1958. Its name was changed to its current name in 1966. Florida Tech has an annual total student enrollment of just over 4,000 (about 2,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students). Florida Tech also has over 3,000 online students and 1,200 students located at satellite campuses.
General Information
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Admission Office 150 West University Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 (321) 674-8030 (800) 888-4348 Fax: (321) 674-8004 [email protected] Contact: Michael Perry Director, Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 150 West University Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 (321) 674-8000 www.fit.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,685 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 637 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,557 Graduate enrollment: 2,715 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 82% Percent students who return sophomore year: 73% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $28,920 | $30,190 | $31,520 | $32,294 | +2.46% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,770 | $10,250 | $10,630 | $11,210 | +5.46% |
| Other | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $40,890 | $44,640 | $46,350 | $47,704 | +2.92% |
| In-state Off Campus | $30,120 | $31,390 | $32,720 | $33,494 | +2.37% |
| In-state with Family | $30,120 | $31,390 | $32,720 | $33,494 | +2.37% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $18,720 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $18,720 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 612 | 96% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 610 | 96% | $11,470,152 | $18,804 |
| • Federal grants | 168 | 26% | $1,667,631 | $9,926 |
| • Pell grants | 123 | 19% | $400,930 | $3,260 |
| • Other Federal grants | 166 | 26% | $1,266,701 | $7,631 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 212 | 33% | $1,098,126 | $5,180 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 610 | 96% | $8,704,395 | $14,270 |
| Student loans | 456 | 72% | $3,339,356 | $7,323 |
| • Federal student loans | 348 | 55% | $1,602,107 | $4,604 |
| • Other student loans | 108 | 17% | $1,737,249 | $16,086 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 515 | 954 | 38 | 43 | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 60 | 17 | 5 | – | – |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 3 | – | 5 | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Biotechnology | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Ecology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 29 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 75 | 582 | – | 11 | – |
| Accounting | 22 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting and Finance | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 135 | – | 10 | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Information Resources Management | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | – | 102 | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | – | 23 | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | 142 | – | – | – |
| Management Science | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 3 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | – | 125 | – | – | – |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 26 | 53 | 2 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 21 | 20 | 2 | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 | 33 | – | – | – |
| Education | 4 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Education | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 194 | 134 | 12 | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 51 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 19 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering, General | 24 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | 6 | 3 | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | 8 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | 16 | 5 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Ocean Engineering | 22 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Operations Research | – | 8 | 3 | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | 57 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology, General | 2 | 54 | – | – | – |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | – | 54 | – | – | – |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 1 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | – | – | 31 | – |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | – | – | 31 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 8 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | 15 | 6 | – | – |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 11 | 5 | 1 | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Meteorology | 13 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 6 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Physics, General | 12 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Physics, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 24 | 57 | 13 | – | – |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 25 | 8 | – | – |
| Forensic Psychology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | – | 11 | 5 | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 69 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Air Transportation, Other | 1 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 62 | 10 | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Aquatic Biology/Limnology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Construction/Building Technologies B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health System Administration B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Physical Sciences Analytical Chemistry B Psychology Forensic Psychology B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation B | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Florida Institute of Technology Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (321) 674-8000 |
| Website: | www.fit.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.fit.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,451 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,527 (86% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $40,446 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $40,446 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,521 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Florida Institute of Technology Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Florida Institute of Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 12 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 9 | 11 | 7 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 2 | 48 | 59 | 21 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Florida Institute of Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Florida Institute of Technology and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $40,446 |
| Out-of-state | $40,446 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $22,588 |
| Out-of-state | $22,588 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 626 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 626 | 97% | $24,521 |
| Student loan aid | 348 | 54% | $7,756 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,879 | 80% | $22,295 |
| Federal student loans | 1,311 | 37% | $7,179 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Florida Institute of Technology. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Florida Institute of Technology students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 9,503 | 6,328 | 3,175 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Florida Institute of Technology Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 6,451 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,629 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,822 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Florida Institute of Technology Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
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