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Florida Institute of Technology

  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 962 reviews
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    A-
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
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About Florida Institute of Technology...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Gulf South Conference
Address
150 West University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Website
fit.edu
From Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech is a global research university, ranked as a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News and World Report. Surrounded by companies and organizations like SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Harris Corporation, Boeing, and NASA, Florida Tech knows the importance of hands-on experience, cutting-edge research, and high-tech innovation.

Our graduates often go on to work full-time for these global companies, putting their expertise to use as computer scientists, ocean engineers, aeronautical engineers, astrobiologists, and physicists, just to name a few career paths.

Florida Tech students work hard and play hard too. This beachside community boasts over 300 days of sunshine. Here, you can study where the rest of the world vacations.

Florida Institute of Technology Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
—
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
1130-1320
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

Cost

Net Price
$33,610/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $26,650/ year
  • $30-48k
    $25,482/ year
  • $49-75k
    $31,438/ year
  • $76-110k
    $33,860/ year
  • $110k+
    $35,212/ year
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Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.76 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.81 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.81 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Mechanical Engineering
    98 Graduates
  • Aerospace Engineering
    64 Graduates
  • Aviation Management and Operations
    56 Graduates
  • Chemical Engineering
    45 Graduates
  • Psychology
    44 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering
    32 Graduates
  • Business
    31 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    31 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    29 Graduates
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    23 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,269Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 46 responses
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  • Studious
    37%
  • It all depends really
    26%
  • Friendly
    17%
  • Outgoing
    7%
  • Socially awkward
    7%
  • Diverse
    4%
  • Diverse
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.84 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.90 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 51 responses
Report
  • Research Oriented
    49%
  • Dedicated
    35%
  • Progressing
    8%
  • Hard
    6%
  • Life Changing
    2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $61,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
    85%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.48 responses
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    Florida Institute of Technology Reviews

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    From the moment I decided to go to FIT, it was a great fit, excuse the pun. The advisors helped me get funding, scheduled classes and made going back to school after 17 years less scary. I am also doing online classes, which is great for my schedule. They are really an amazing school, especially since this is my first adventure with online classes. Best schooling decision ever!
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    Though the environment is light and fun, academics standing and expectations are very tough. The school do facilities multiple academic support centers for all subjects matters to see students through the rigor of the curriculum. Classes are small, so all your professors know you and attendance is mandatory. There is much to do to keep you active outside of academics, from social and cultural clubs, dance groups, academic societies and non varsity team sports.

    The food selection and flavors are just amazing in every eating location. There are several pools throughout the campus to keep you cool. A relaxing botanical gardens on campus makes for the perfect serene place to get away from it all.
    Awesome faculty! Really makes me feel good! Great food! Great dorms, I love where I stay. There are a lot of events that make this school fun. It can be a hard school, so dedication is needed to persist through challenges. Only bad thing is the internet there is not that good at all, goes out way too much for how much the school costs.