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Florida Institute of Technology

Florida
#1693 / #486
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#385
Most Desirable School
Private research university in Melbourne, Florida

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About Florida Institute of Technology

According to Wikipedia, The Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university in Melbourne, Florida. The university comprises four academic colleges: Engineering & Science, Aeronautics, Psychology & Liberal Arts, and Business. Approximately half of FIT's students are enrolled in the College of Engineering & Science. The university's 130-acre primary residential campus is near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport and the Florida Tech Research Park. The campus is located 16 miles from Patrick Space Force Base.

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Florida Institute of Technology Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
13,94164%67%122025

How Much Does Florida Institute of Technology Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$43,670
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$23,742
30K - 48K$24,195
48K - 75K$26,646
75K - 110K$29,053
110K+$32,253

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Florida Institute of Technology Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Florida Institute of Technology, then you can expect to earn an average of $61,200 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Florida Institute of Technology's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
9,8673,7456,122

Where is Florida Institute of Technology?

Florida Institute of Technology is located at 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne FL 32901-6975

How Safe is Florida Institute of Technology?

Melbourne has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Florida Institute of Technology Known For?

Florida Institute of Technology is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Florida Institute of Technology's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Engineering
#768
World Rank
#790
Historical Rank
#161
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Physics
#780
World Rank
#824
Historical Rank
#184
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#1144
World Rank
#1149
Historical Rank
#279
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1409
World Rank
#1427
Historical Rank
#331
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Mathematics
#1395
World Rank
#1444
Historical Rank
#345
USA Rank
math Degrees
Business
#1231
World Rank
#1234
Historical Rank
#352
USA Rank
business Degrees
Psychology
#1022
World Rank
#1042
Historical Rank
#408
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Biology
#1712
World Rank
#1745
Historical Rank
#411
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Education
#2162
World Rank
#2169
Historical Rank
#488
USA Rank
education Degrees
Chemistry
#2713
World Rank
#2727
Historical Rank
#572
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Communications
#2161
World Rank
#2189
Historical Rank
#585
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1393
World Rank
#1398
Historical Rank
#747
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Medical
#2912
World Rank
#2917
Historical Rank
#829
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Law
#3516
World Rank
#3522
Historical Rank
#1016
USA Rank
Sociology
#3780
World Rank
#3784
Historical Rank
#1134
USA Rank
sociology Degrees

Who Are Florida Institute of Technology's Most Influential Alumni?

Florida Institute of Technology's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Physics, and Psychology. Here are some of Florida Institute of Technology's most famous alumni:

Kevin C. Dittman
An American computer scientist.
Joan Higginbotham
Joan Higginbotham
An American engineer and NASA astronaut.
Sunita Williams
Sunita Williams
An American astronaut and USN officer.
David T. Zabecki
An American non-fiction writer.
Randy Borum
An American academic.
Herbert Hugh Thompson
A Bahamian computer security expert.
Joan C. Sherman
A Chemist.
Mya Breitbart
Mya Breitbart
An American biologist.
Amy Simon
Amy Simon
A Researcher.
Wassim Michael Haddad
Wassim Michael Haddad
An Applied mathematician.
Sara Imari Walker
An American theoretical physicist and astrobiologist.
Sylvie Thiébaux
A French computer scientist.

Who Are Florida Institute of Technology's Most Influential Faculty?

Radek Zbořil
Radek Zbořil
A Czech physicist.