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Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Florida Institute of Technology, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Florida Institute of Technology sits in Melbourne proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 12.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $106,431 four years out. 21.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,404 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1320 — above the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Florida Institute of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Florida Institute of Technology received 15,205 applications and admitted 9,507 (62.5%), with 882 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1130–1320 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Florida Institute of Technology compares
| Florida Institute of Technology | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57.7% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,900 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,137 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
At $43,137, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,082). Look at Florida Institute of Technology's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $45,900 regardless of where you're from. At Florida Institute of Technology, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,404 undergrads, Florida Institute of Technology is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Florida Institute of Technology tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Florida Institute of Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $106,431 |
| Chemical Engineering | $99,312 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,505 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $97,015 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,753 |
| Computer Science | $91,606 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,120 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,536 |
| Information Science/Studies | $85,906 |
| Air Transportation | $83,243 |
| Ocean Engineering | $80,836 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,717 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,417 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,923 |
| Marketing | $62,019 |
| Psychology, General | $61,516 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,282 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,753 |
Median earnings for these 18 Florida Institute of Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,137 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Florida Institute of Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Florida Institute of Technology?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1130–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 57.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Florida Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
62.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,507 admitted from 15,205 applicants.
How much does Florida Institute of Technology cost?
At Florida Institute of Technology, published tuition is $45,900 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Florida Institute of Technology's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Florida Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,137 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida International University — 54.7% admitted
- University of Central Florida — 40.1% admitted
- Jacksonville University — 56.9% admitted
- Baptist University of Florida — 36% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.