PrivateUrbanFlorida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech
Melbourne, Florida 32901-6975
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for engineering
Florida Institute of Technology is a private urban institution in Melbourne, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1213.
A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,137 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,300.
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Varsity Sports — Panthers
History & Fun Facts
- •History Miller Building One of the oldest buildings on campus: a schoolhouse built in 1883.
- •Florida Institute of Technology was founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College to support NASA by Dr.
- •The first concept for the school was developed under the name Brevard Engineering Institute.
- •In 1961, the university moved to its current location in Melbourne, Florida.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1213
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,049
Programs (137)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
24
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium