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Florida Institute of Technology

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Melbourne, FL

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Florida Institute of Technology, in Melbourne, FL, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,404 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 58% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $106,431/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate58%
SAT range1120–1320
ACT range23–28
Undergrads3,404
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$62,440
4-year grad rate64%
Median earnings, 10yr out$43,137

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Florida Institute of Technology weighs your application

From Florida Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out37%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$72,717/yr
Accounting and Related Services$67,417/yr
Marketing$62,019/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$91,606/yr
Information Science/Studies$85,906/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$106,431/yr
Chemical Engineering$99,312/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,505/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$97,015/yr
Mechanical Engineering$92,753/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$88,120/yr
Civil Engineering$86,536/yr
Ocean Engineering$80,836/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Medical Administrative Services$51,753/yr
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology$66,923/yr
Psychology, General$61,516/yr
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$55,282/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$83,243/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,031
Typical room charge$7,638
Typical board charge$6,160

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Florida Institute of Technology look for in applicants?

Per Florida Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates standardized test scores, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Florida Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Florida Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at Florida Institute of Technology typically score between 1120–1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Florida Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at Florida Institute of Technology typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Florida Institute of Technology cost?

Florida Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $62,440 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Florida Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?

No -- Florida Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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