Florida Institute of Technology: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1031 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 301 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 270 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 9 of 1 | In Melbourne, FL |
| # 138 of 14,131 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
58%
Average SAT
1,220
Average ACT
26
Avg. cost to attend
$37,361 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,666
Graduates
5,326
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Florida Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Applicants | 17,295 | 9,976 | 7,291 |
| Admissions | 9,979 | 5,781 | 4,187 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 937 | 607 | 329 |
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 46% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 17% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 19% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Florida Institute of Technology.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Florida Institute of Technology majors
Florida Institute of Technology has granted 43 associate degrees across 2 programs, 628 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 1,534 master's across 47 programs, and 70 doctorate degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Institute of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | - | 2 | 823 | 3 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | - | 103 | 10 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 16 | 90 | 8 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | - | 79 | 30 | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 61 | 19 | 5 |
| Computer Science | - | 35 | 40 | 2 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | - | - | 42 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | - | 13 | 25 | 3 |
| Information Science & Studies | - | - | 41 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 18 | 21 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | - | 2 | 37 | - |
| Ocean Engineering | - | 23 | 11 | 2 |
| Systems Engineering | - | - | 35 | - |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | - | - | 32 | - |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | - | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| Space Systems Operations | - | - | 31 | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | - | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 18 | 7 | 3 | - |
| Biotechnology | - | - | 28 | - |
| Chemical Engineering | - | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | - | 14 | 12 | - |
| Air Traffic Controller | 25 | - | - | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | - | 15 | 9 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | - | 23 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 11 | 11 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | 1 | 20 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Forensic Psychology | - | 20 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 18 | - | - |
| Project Management | - | - | 18 | - |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | - | - | 10 | 7 |
| Operations Research | - | - | 14 | 1 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | - | 15 | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 13 | 1 | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | - | 13 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | - | 10 | - |
| Conservation Biology | - | - | 10 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | - | 10 | - |
| Meteorology | - | 8 | 2 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 7 | 2 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 5 | - | 3 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 8 | - | - |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | - | 5 | 3 | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | - | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 7 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 6 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 4 | 2 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 6 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | - | 4 | 1 |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | - | 3 | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, Other | - | 3 | - | - |
| Genome Sciences & Genomics | - | 3 | - | - |
| International and Intercultural Communication | - | - | 3 | - |
| Journalism, Other | - | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 3 | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Pre-Law Studies | - | 3 | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | - | 3 | - | - |
| Engineering Design | - | - | 2 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | - | 2 | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 2 | - | - |
| Small Business Administration & Management | - | 2 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | - | 2 | - |
| Aquaculture | - | 1 | - | - |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | - | - | 1 | - |
| Management Science | - | - | 1 | - |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | - | 1 | - | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | - | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 43 | 628 | 1,534 | 70 |
Publications & Citations
Florida Institute of Technology has published 14,149 scientific papers with 405,416 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geography and Cartography, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Physics |
8,592
/ 290,103
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
8,206
/ 211,936
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
6,615
/ 243,268
|
| Computer Science |
6,519
/ 136,965
|
| Environmental Science |
6,079
/ 182,105
|
| Chemistry |
5,689
/ 190,698
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,577
/ 145,224
|
| Biology |
5,492
/ 163,379
|
| Geography and Cartography |
3,593
/ 107,812
|
| Geology |
3,593
/ 108,266
|
| Materials Science |
3,511
/ 109,749
|
| Mathematics |
3,487
/ 97,455
|
| Medicine |
3,020
/ 87,402
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,832
/ 54,246
|
| Business |
2,643
/ 57,100
|
| Ecology |
2,607
/ 84,348
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,543
/ 101,508
|
| Philosophy |
2,515
/ 59,351
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
2,467
/ 94,625
|
| Psychology |
2,333
/ 54,707
|
| Statistics |
2,315
/ 56,230
|
| Optics |
2,286
/ 61,445
|
| Nuclear Physics |
2,213
/ 125,481
|
| Political Science |
2,133
/ 40,977
|
| Law |
2,016
/ 39,509
|
| History |
2,014
/ 67,729
|
| Biochemistry |
1,957
/ 58,439
|
| Archaeology |
1,896
/ 65,805
|
| Genetics |
1,854
/ 53,339
|
| Electrical Engineering |
1,832
/ 37,620
|
| Paleontology |
1,765
/ 59,721
|
| Oceanography |
1,616
/ 52,740
|
| Telecommunications |
1,582
/ 31,897
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
1,575
/ 43,321
|
| Sociology |
1,488
/ 33,377
|
| Metallurgy |
1,466
/ 59,998
|
| Economics |
1,379
/ 32,520
|
| Linguistics |
1,373
/ 32,126
|
| Management |
1,342
/ 28,061
|
| Computer Vision |
1,338
/ 26,717
|
Annual publication & citation counts
48 Notable alumni
1. Larry L. Hereth
military officer
Rear Admiral Larry L. Hereth is a former admiral who was the Commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District of the United States Coast Guard. He has also acted as director of port security and Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection. He retired in 2007, after 34 years of service.
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2. James W. Ball
1939-. (aged 87)
military officer
Major General James William Ball was a career officer in the United States Army who served as the 24th Chief of Ordnance for the United States Army Ordnance Corps.
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3. Mya Breitbart
biologist
Mya Breitbart is an American biologist and professor of biological oceanography at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science. She is best known for her contributions to the field of viral metagenomics. Popular Science recognized her because of her approach of not trying to sequence individual viruses or organisms but to sequence everything in a given ecosystem.
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4. Jonathan White
oceanographer
Jonathan Wickliffe White is a retired United States Navy admiral and oceanography leader.
All 48 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Florida Tech
Founded
1958
Motto
Ad Astra Per ScientiamTo the Stars through Science
Colors
crimson, gray
Academic calendar
August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August)
Total staff
1,071
Classification
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Address
150 West University Boulevard Melbourne, Florida, 32901-6975 United States
City Population
85,000
Phone
3216748000
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