Interested in learning more about a national, doctoral-granting research university with a unique focus on hands-on education within an engaging technological environment? Florida Tech is the only private, independent technological university in the Southeast, and has been named a “Best Southeastern College” by the Princeton Review from 2006 to 2014. Florida Tech offers more than 160 world-class bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in engineering, aeronautics, science, business, psychology, communication and humanities. All of its curricula combine rigorous, engaging course work with dynamic laboratory and research experience. We call this approach “High Tech with a Human Touch,” and it’s what makes Florida Tech a truly unique national research university.

1. Meet Florida Institute
of Technology

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

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

4. Location
average daily temperature
72°F
23°C
• Minutes from the beach and an
active downtown
• 4th largest high-tech workforce in
nation
• 1 hour from Cape Canaveral and
Orlando

5. Admitted Student Profile
85%
3.0 or above high school GPA
of new full-time freshmen had
1080-1280SAT
10,100 applications per
year
60% admitted
17% enrolled

6. Proud to be on the approved list of
Brazil’s Science Mobility Program

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

8. 5unique
colleges

9. 100 % of Bisk College of Business students achieve
internships through practicum participation.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

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

16. FastTrack Accelerated Master’s Programs give
students a jump start on selected graduate programs, saving time
and money.
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17. College of Science brings in over 60% of Florida Tech’s
externally funded research grants and empowers freshman to
begin their research year one.

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

19. 34Research centers
and institutes $94 millionCurrent value of sponsored research

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

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

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

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

24. 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

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

27. Dining options are as varied as our students’ tastes.

28. 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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29. Athletics programs include 22 NCAA Division II intercollegiate
teams—fostering school spirit and healthy competition.
Cross Country
Basketball
Swimming
Track & Field
Tennis
Rowing
Golf
Soccer
Lacrosse
Football
Baseball
Volleyball

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

31. 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

32. Grads Are Going Places
Companies 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

33. Scholarships
Academic 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. For complete information, visit our website
admission.fit.edu