Florida Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Florida Institute of Technology is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,315 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1958 and is one of the 4 schools located in Melbourne, Florida.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Florida Institute of Technology.

Majors
Offered
95
Florida Institute of Technology implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 95 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Psychology, Management, Business, and Aerospace and Aeronautical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Florida Institute of Technology is fair at 75% (close to Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Florida Institute of Technology is average: 61%. Approximately 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida Institute of Technology is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $42,800 per year. The additional fees at Florida Institute of Technology beyond tuition are nearly $900; which comes to a total of $43,700 annually.

Read the details about Florida Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
64%
Doable
According to recent data, 13,941 applications were submitted and 8,974 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Florida Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,600
High
Florida Institute of Technology offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Florida Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $7,600 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Florida Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Florida Institute of Technology appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida
32901-6975, USA
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