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Florida Institute of Technology

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,017
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 66%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Melbourne, Florida, Florida Tech is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Florida Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Florida Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,246

Cost of attendance at Florida Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,246

Cost of attendance at Florida Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Florida Institute of Technology received on average $25,807 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,807
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 150 22% $5,250 $787,432
Other Federal Grant 386 57% $3,350 $1,293,031
State Grant/Scholarships 241 35% $7,848 $1,891,312
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 628 92% $20,736 $13,022,346
Total Grant & Scholarships 628 92% $25,807 $16,206,689

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Institute of Technology students is 66.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.0%.

66.3%

  • asian 68.2% 15 students
  • African American 64.1% 25 students
  • white 66.2% 208 students
  • unknown 83.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 56.1% 37 students
  • International Students 70.2% 120 students
  • Mixed Race 62.5% 15 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sunshine State Conference
  • Basketball Sunshine State Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)