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Florida Institute of Technology

Private nonprofit 4-year · Melbourne, Florida · 3,404 undergrads

Campus of Florida Institute of Technology
Photo: Jamesontai at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission6 in 10 get in58% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$36,511a year · sticker $64,812
Graduation rate
59%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$50,557median per year · debt $25,498
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Florida Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Melbourne, Florida with 3,404 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, costs an average of $36,511 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Florida Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admissions

Florida Institute of Technology admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1120 to 1320
4001600
ACT composite
23 to 28
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 560 to 660, math 560 to 660). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Florida Institute of Technology application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Florida Institute of Technology’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Florida Institute of Technology tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$46,669
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$16,010
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$64,812
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$36,511

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $36,511 a year after grants and scholarships, $28,301 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$33,642
$30,001 to $48,000$28,477
$48,001 to $75,000$31,034
$75,001 to $110,000$35,659
Over $110,000$41,832

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Florida Institute of Technology's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Florida Institute of Technology graduation rate, earnings and debt

59%
finished within 6 years
80%
came back for year two
30%
get a Pell Grant
  • 59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $50,557 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,498 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Florida Institute of Technology$50,557
Florida median, private nonprofit 4-year$54,830
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Florida Institute of Technology$25,498
Florida median$22,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 50% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Florida Institute of Technology majors and what graduates earn

Florida Institute of Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 42 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($106,431).

Computer engineering$106,431
Chemical engineering$99,312
Electrical engineering$98,505
Aerospace engineering$97,015
Mechanical engineering$92,753
Computer science$91,606
Biomedical engineering$88,120
Civil engineering$86,536
All 42 majors at Florida Institute of Technology
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer engineering28$80,468$106,431$27,000
Chemical engineering19n/a$99,312$25,250
Electrical engineering14n/a$98,505n/a
Aerospace engineering79$74,096$97,015$27,000
Mechanical engineering61$76,374$92,753$26,122
Computer science36$76,424$91,606$27,000
Biomedical engineering15n/a$88,120n/a
Civil engineering13n/a$86,536n/a
Air Transportation110$54,106$83,243$23,250
Ocean Engineering24$72,992$80,836$23,250
Business administration22$54,187$72,717$27,000
Accounting6$63,116$67,417$32,813
Research and experimental psychology15n/a$66,923n/a
Marketing7n/a$62,019n/a
Clinical and counseling psychology22$41,227$55,282$26,584
Astronomy27$45,268n/a$27,000
Biology26$38,562n/a$27,000
Ecology and evolutionary biology13n/an/an/a
Management information systems11n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology9n/an/an/a
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology8n/an/an/a
International business8n/an/an/a
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician7$68,298n/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science6n/an/an/a
Finance6n/an/an/a
Geology and earth sciences5n/an/an/a
Environmental science4n/an/an/a
Genetics4n/an/an/a
Physics4n/an/an/a
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy3n/an/an/a
Journalism3n/an/an/a
Legal studies3n/an/an/a
Mathematics3n/an/an/a
Sustainability Studies3n/an/an/a
Chemistry3n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising2n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies2n/an/an/a
Applied mathematics2n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2n/an/an/a
Agricultural Production Operations1n/an/an/a
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology1n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Florida Institute of Technology

59 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 59 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's851$70,027$34,015
Business administrationMaster's210$93,435$37,585
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's45$96,072n/a
Information scienceMaster's41n/an/a
Computer scienceMaster's40n/an/a
Systems EngineeringMaster's35$134,890n/a
Military Applied SciencesMaster's31$104,122n/a
Aerospace engineeringMaster's30$109,358n/a
BiotechnologyMaster's28n/an/a
Computer engineeringMaster's26n/an/a
Civil engineeringMaster's25n/an/a
Business analytics and operations researchMaster's24$77,642n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyProfessional doctorate21n/an/a
Mechanical engineeringMaster's19n/an/a
Operations ResearchMaster's14n/an/a
Air TransportationMaster's13n/an/a
Ocean EngineeringMaster's11n/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biologyMaster's11n/an/a
Management information systemsMaster's11$88,734$41,000
IT and network administrationMaster's10$109,506n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyDoctoral10$86,230$132,586
Human resourcesMaster's10n/an/a
Biomedical engineeringMaster's9n/an/a
Business administrationDoctoral8n/an/a
Chemical engineeringMaster's6n/an/a
Electrical engineeringMaster's5n/an/a
Mechanical engineeringDoctoral5n/an/a
AstronomyMaster's4n/an/a
ChemistryMaster's4n/an/a
Geology and earth sciencesMaster's4n/an/a
Public relations and advertisingMaster's3n/an/a
Civil engineeringDoctoral3n/an/a
BiologyDoctoral3n/an/a
Applied mathematicsMaster's3n/an/a
Air TransportationDoctoral3n/an/a
Environmental scienceMaster's2n/an/a
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyMaster's2n/an/a
Computer scienceDoctoral2n/an/a
Teacher education by subjectMaster's2n/an/a
Aerospace engineeringDoctoral2n/an/a
Chemical engineeringDoctoral2n/an/a
Electrical engineeringDoctoral2n/an/a
Ocean EngineeringDoctoral2n/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biologyMaster's2n/an/a
Applied mathematicsDoctoral2n/an/a
Atmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyMaster's2n/an/a
Air TransportationProfessional doctorate2n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's2$75,825n/a
Teacher education by subjectDoctoral1n/an/a
Computer engineeringDoctoral1n/an/a
Operations ResearchDoctoral1n/an/a
AstronomyDoctoral1n/an/a
ChemistryDoctoral1n/an/a
Environmental scienceDoctoral0n/an/a
Biomedical engineeringDoctoral0n/an/a
Systems EngineeringDoctoral0n/an/a
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's0n/an/a
Geology and earth sciencesDoctoral0n/an/a
PhysicsMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 3,404 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 33% women, 67% men
  • 13 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: small city
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Institute of Technology?

Florida Institute of Technology admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Florida Institute of Technology cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $46,669. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $36,511 a year in 2024-25.

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

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 560 to 660 in reading and writing and 560 to 660 in math, and 23 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Florida Institute of Technology test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Florida Institute of Technology reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Institute of Technology?

59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Florida Institute of Technology graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,557 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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