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Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
- 150 West University Boulevard
- Melbourne, FL 32901
- OPEID College Code: 00146900
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- General Phone: (321) 674-8000
- President: Anthony J. Catanese
- Website: www.fit.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 5,118
- College Alias: Florida Tech
- College Mascot: Panthers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Florida Institute of Technology is an independent technological university that provides quality education, furthers knowledge through basic and applied research, and serves the diverse needs of our local state, national, and international constituencies. In support of this mission, we are committed to:
- creating an organizational culture that values and encourages intellectual curiosity, a sense of belonging and shared purpose among faculty, students and staff, and pursuit of excellence in all endeavors;
- recruiting and developing faculty who are internationally recognized as educators, scholars and researchers;
-achieving recognition as an effective, innovative, technology-focused educational and research institution;
-recruiting and retaining a high-quality, highly selective and culturally diverse student body;
-continued improvement in the quality of campus life for members of the university community;
-providing personal and career growth opportunities for both traditional and nontraditional students and members of the faculty and staff.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,170 | 857 | 3,027 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,760 (81%) | 691 (81%) | 2,451 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 493 (28%) | 188 (27%) | 681 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 480 | 71% |
| ACT ® Exam | 259 | 38% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 18% | 41% | 89% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,205 | $5,705 | $5,136 | $11,285 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 11 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 878 | 760 | 513 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,920 | $27,540 | $25,150 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,920 | $27,540 | $25,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,800 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,400 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,900 | $1,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $40,390 | $38,640 | $35,050 |
| Out of State | $40,390 | $38,640 | $35,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,620 | $29,340 | $26,650 |
| Out of State | $30,620 | $29,340 | $26,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,620 | $29,340 | $26,650 |
| Out of State | $30,620 | $29,340 | $26,650 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,118 Undergraduate: 2,594 Graduate: 2,524
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,363 Female: 1,755
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,826 Female: 768
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,537 Female: 987
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,121 Part-Time: 1,997
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,410 Part-Time: 184
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 711 Part-Time: 1,813
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 871 | 17% |
| American Indian | 29 | 0.6% |
| Black | 375 | 7% |
| Asian | 135 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 5% |
| White | 2,276 | 44% |
| Unknown | 1,179 | 23% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,075 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 960 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 797 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 799 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 383 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 324 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 512 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 188 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 981 | 752 | 229 |
| Faculty Status | 232 | 232 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 206 | - | 206 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 439 | 226 | 213 |
| Primarily Instruction | 231 | 18 | 213 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 86 | 85 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 173 | 172 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 283 | 269 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 94 | 88 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 41 | 41 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 113 | 106 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,151 (186) | $70,113 (140) | $54,090 (46) |
| Professor | $85,188 (51) | $86,370 (43) | $78,839 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $64,845 (66) | $65,370 (59) | $60,422 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,495 (54) | $62,613 (33) | $52,024 (21) |
| Instructor | $34,725 (15) | $35,785 (5) | $34,196 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,335 (40) | $102,466 (36) | $81,157 (4) |
| Professor | $121,235 (18) | $121,235 (18) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $92,172 (9) | $94,538 (7) | $83,894 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,452 (10) | $80,960 (8) | $78,420 (2) |
| Instructor | $65,704 (3) | $65,704 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,972 (226) | $72,921 (176) | $55,075 (50) |
| Professor | $88,842 (69) | $90,154 (61) | $78,839 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $66,114 (75) | $66,641 (66) | $62,248 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,641 (64) | $63,321 (41) | $53,079 (23) |
| Instructor | $37,898 (18) | $42,525 (8) | $34,196 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,177,015 | $959,811 | $1,217,204 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 262 | 133 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 262 | 133 | 129 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Golf | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| Rowing | 24 | - | 24 |
| Soccer | 60 | 32 | 28 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $48,393 | $50,704 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,067 | $1,239 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 51% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
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