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About Florida Institute of Technology

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Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university in Melbourne, FL, known for its stem focused, doctoral research university, and engineering and sciences. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Florida Tech is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 778 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1130–1310 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. Florida Tech offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,078 per year; the sticker price of $58,534 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Florida Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1220
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1130 – 1310

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ACTScore range: 23 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Florida Institute of Technology

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Application Strategy
Florida Tech wants to see that you have a clear reason for choosing a technical university on the Space Coast, so name specific programs, research centers, or faculty labs at Florida Tech that connect directly to your intended major when you fill out any short answer fields.
Demonstrated Interest
Florida Tech tracks demonstrated interest at a moderate level, so attend one of their STEM open house events in Melbourne or schedule a campus visit to put your name in front of the admissions office before you submit your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Florida Institute of Technology actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$29.1k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$29.2k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$31.3k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$36.5k
110k+~$59k/yr$40.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,278
Undergrad Enrollment
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