Meet Florida Institute of Technology

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Meet Florida Institute of Technology

Times Higher Education ranks Florida Tech in Top 200 universities in the World.

Geographically close to home. Only 3 to 4 hour flight to Orlando International Airport

Location

average daily temperature

72°F23°C

• Minutes from the beach and an active downtown

• 4th largest high-tech workforce in nation

• 1 hour from Cape Canaveral and Orlando

Admitted Student Profile

85%3.0 or above high school GPA

of new full-time freshmen had

1080-1280SAT10,100 applications per

year

60% admitted

17% enrolled

Proud to be on the approved list of

Brazil’s Science Mobility Program

Florida Tech has students from over 120 countries - including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Panama!

144bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the Melbourne campus.

5unique colleges

100 % of Bisk College of Business students achieve internships through practicum participation.

The Student Business Incubator provides all the resources a student could need to start a business, even a 3-D printer for prototyping.

College of Aeronautics offers 45 years of expertise training the world’s aviation professionals, with 84% of flight training in actual aircraft and 300+ days of flying weather a year.

Florida Tech is the First university with an independently approved EASA ATO certification in the U.S.

College of Engineering, the largest on-campus , offers 45 degree programs and 70 dedicated full-time faculty members.

Research & Design teaches interdisciplinary teamwork, applied learning and creates engineers ready for the workforce.

ProTrack Engineering Co-op integrates professional work experience with classroom learning, building a dynamic resume’.

FastTrack Accelerated Master’s Programs give students a jump start on selected graduate programs, saving time and money.

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College of Science brings in over 60% of Florida Tech’s externally funded research grants and empowers freshman to begin their research year one.

The Indian River Lagoon, offers diverse research opportunities for students in their own backyard

34 Research centers and institutes $94 million

Current value of sponsored research

Corporate Relationships support students with internships and employment – both locally and globally.

College of Psychology & Liberal Arts includes the School of Arts & Communication, School of Behavior Analysis and School of Psychology.

Music, performing arts & creative writing programs empower our students’ creative expression.

The Center for Student Success is a central hub for all student services, including admissions, financial aid, registrar and more.

International Student & Scholar Services assists with immigration matters and brings global culture to campus through unique events and programs.

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• 24/7 on-campus security• Campus-wide safety alert system• Electronic key card residence hall

access• Well-lit parking lots and walkways• Emergency phones throughout

campus

Safe and Secure Campus

Housing includes six residence hall options and three apartment style accommodations for on-campus living

Dining options are as varied as our students’ tastes.

Student Clubs & Organizations enhance the student experience and create community.

100Clubs and organizations, including sports, special interest, international, fraternities & sororities and service groups.

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Athletics programs include 22 NCAA Division II intercollegiate teams—fostering school spirit and healthy competition.

Cross CountryBasketballSwimmingTrack & FieldTennisRowingGolfSoccer LacrosseFootballBaseballVolleyball

Graduates’ starting and mid-career salaries ranked at the top of PayScale.com’s 2014 College Salary Report

95%Graduates reporting success in careers, graduate school and other opportunities of choice within six months of commencement

89%Of those employed report working in their major field

$50KStarting salary reported by 45% of those employed

Grads Are Going PlacesCompanies like:• American Airlines• FBI• General Electric• Harris Corp.• Intel• Lockheed Martin• Microsoft• NASA• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Graduate Schools like: • CalTech• Columbia University• Georgia Tech• MIT• Penn State• Princeton• Stanford• Yale

ScholarshipsAcademic Merit

• Freshman - $12,000 – one half tuition annually

• Transfer - $8,000-$13,500 annually

Athletic• Partial• Amount varies

Grants• Campus Visit Travel Grant - $1,000• Florida Tech Alumni Endorsement

Grant - $1,000• Florida Tech Legacy Grant - $2,500• Keep It In The Family Grant - $2,500

Applying for Admission

• Complete application online or through common app (undergrad only)

• Submit • Transcripts from high schools and/or college• SAT and/or ACT scores (FIT school code is 5080)• Essay • Letter of recommendation

• TOEFL (school code 5080) or IELTS score for I-20 issuance

IB Curriculum Admission Information

• Admission is based upon grades 9, 10, 11 – first semester grade 12 is preferable

• Advanced credit may be awarded for full diploma or higher level classes

• TOEFL/IELTS is not required if a 4+ is earned in English

AP Curriculum Admission Information

• Admission is based upon grades 9, 10, 11 – first semester grade 12 is preferable

• Advanced credit may be awarded for grades of 4 or 5 on AP exam

• TOEFL/IELTS is not required for 3 years or more of an English speaking high school curriculum

Cambridge Curriculum Admission Information

• Admission is based upon O-level, GCSE or IGCSE• Minimum 5 passes and GPA of B or higher• Advanced credit may be awarded for completion of

A-levels• TOEFL/IELTS is not required for 3 years or more of

an English speaking curriculum

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