Florida Tech

Florida Tech

150 West University Blvd. - Melbourne, FL 32901
Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Medium Size
3,458 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Doctor's degree Highest Degree
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Florida Tech
150 West University Blvd. - Melbourne, FL 32901
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Florida Institute of Technology is an independent national research university providing rigorous bachelor's, masters and doctoral degree programs in the fields of engineering, the sciences, business, aviation and psychology. International students, representing more than 100 countries, comprise nearly 30% of Florida Tech's undergraduate student body and 49% of our graduate student population.

Ranked a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Tech is the only independent technological university in the Southeastern United States. Times Higher Education recently named Florida Tech in the Top 200 Universities in the World.

Florida Tech's main campus spans 130 acres in Melbourne - just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, 50 minutes from Kennedy Space Center and one hour east of Orlando. The area is home to the most concentrated high-tech economy in the state and the fourth-largest high-tech workforce in the nation.

Melbourne's attractive business climate is matched only by its natural resources, including the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, which are ideal for scientific study and research.

Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology

Neighborhood

Florida Tech's Melbourne campus sits in a growing area with convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options along nearby US-1 and in downtown Melbourne, which features restaurants, bars, and cultural venues within a short drive. The location offers a balance of suburban comfort with proximity to the Indian River and beaches, making it easy for students to enjoy outdoor recreation and weekend getaways. While the area requires a car for most activities, the campus itself provides a focused academic environment with essential student services and amenities on-site.
55
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score
65
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Admissions & Enrollment

  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 70 1130 - 1320  
ACT 29 23 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 15,205 58 % 41 % -
Number admitted 9,507 59 % 40 % 1 %
Number enrolled 882 66 % 32 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
 Aquaculture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
 Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Genome Sciences/Genomics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
 Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Transportation/Mobility Management
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
 Communication
Journalism
Advertising
International and Intercultural Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
 Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Information Science/Studies
Education
 Educational/Instructional Technology
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Computer Teacher Education
Environmental Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering
 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Design
Engineering/Industrial Management
Health Professions and Related Programs
 Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
 Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
Legal Professions and Studies
 Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
 Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
 Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
 Space Systems Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
 Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Physical Sciences
 Astronomy and Astrophysics
Planetary Astronomy and Science
Meteorology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics
Physics
Psychology
 Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology
Transportation and Materials Moving
 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
Air Traffic Controller
Air Transportation
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Athletics

NCAA Division II without football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Florida Institute of Technology-s mission is to provide high-quality education to a culturally diverse student body in order to prepare students for entering the global workforce, seeking higher-education opportunities, and serving within their communities. The university also seeks to expand knowledge through basic and applied research and to serve the diverse economic, cultural, and societal needs of our local, state, national and international constituencies.