Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

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1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Florida Institute of Technology, founded in 1958, is a private university. It offers education to scientists and engineers at what is now NASA's Kennedy Space Center and has become a leading accredited scientific and technological university. Yet Florida Tech retains some of the positive aspects of a small private college, such as smaller classes. The NASA liaison, as well as partnerships with companies at the cutting edge of technology, help account for 95% of graduates being employed or enrolled in graduate school six months after graduation. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs are offered in science, engineering, aviation, business, psychology and communications through the Colleges of Engineering and Science/Liberal Arts and the Schools of Aeronautics, Business and Psychology. A new advanced engineering complex and a life sciences building with state-of-the-art technology offer students research opportunities with faculty working an a wide variety of state, national and international projects. Florida Tech's subtropical location near the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon makes it well suited for studies in marine biology, oceanography, ocean engineering, environmental sciences and civil engineering. Its 130-acre campus is located in Melbourne, 60 miles from Orlando. Web Site Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,636 Women 1,040 (28.6%) Men 2,596 (71.4%) Graduate Students 2,757 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 62% of 8,573 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.62 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 574 average range of middle 50% 557 average range of middle 50% Not reported 26 average range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $56,990 Tuition and Fees $39,290 Room and Board $13,500 Average Percent of Need Met 83% Average Freshman Award $34,266

2 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $40,383

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 290 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 17% of classes students: 34% of classes students: 29% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 5% of classes students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Melbourne Population 77,508 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Orlando Freshmen are guaranteed housing 82% of freshmen, 45% of all students NCAA Division II Panther 12.4% of women participate 13.4% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 38.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 58% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 46% 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.8% Asian 8.7% Black/African-American 9.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.0% White 14.0% Unknown 30.3% from 110 countries

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 2 Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 150 West University Boulevard City, State, Zip Melbourne, FL Phone (321) Fax (321) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admission@fit.edu No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Not reported Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 1 required for all freshmen SAT or ACT required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 62% of 8,573 applicants were admitted 60% of 2,590 applicants were admitted 62% of 5,983 applicants were admitted 1,116 (21%) of 5,278 admitted students enrolled 294 (19%) of 1,558 admitted students enrolled 822 (22%) of 3,720 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Writing Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % 574 average range of middle 50% 557 average range of middle 50% Not reported Average GPA and Above 49% % % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 26 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 31% Top quarter: 32% Top half: 87% Bottom half: 13% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 1% Class President Student Gov. Officer Not reported Not reported Not reported

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $56,990 Tuition and Fees $39,290 Room and Board $13,500 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $3,000 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process FinAid@fit.edu Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Not reported Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning February 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is Free State Aid Form PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 83% Average Award $34,266 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 477 (62.1%) of freshmen 418 (87.6%) of applicants 418 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 152 (36.4%) of aid recipients Received by 418 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,376 Received by 278 (66.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,198 Received by 415 (99.3%) of aid recipients 278 (36.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,422 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 82% Average Award $34,092 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,852 (57.4%) of undergraduates 1,674 (51.9%) of applicants 1,673 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 555 (33.2%) of aid recipients Received by 1,667 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,464 Received by 1,206 (72.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,074 Received by 1,624 (97.1%) of aid recipients 907 (28.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,171

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 60% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $40,383 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 13.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, Military Science, Business Number of Awards 1,926 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Business, Military Science, Engineering/Technologies Music Number of Awards 29 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Music Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships Number of Awards 101 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Hobbies/Interests, Memberships, Leadership Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 1,728 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Previous College Experience, Siblings of Current Students Children of Faculty/Staff, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Siblings of Current Students, Previous College Experience, International Students

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,975

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering Air Transportation, Other Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics, General Aquatic Biology/Limnology Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Biochemistry Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Chemical Engineering Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Civil Engineering, General Communication, General Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer Software Engineering Conservation Biology Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Earth Science Teacher Education Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering, General Environmental Science Forensic Psychology General Studies Humanities/Humanistic Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems, General Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Molecular Biology Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Ocean Engineering Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Organizational Leadership Physical Sciences Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Physics, Other Planetary Astronomy and Science Pre-Law Studies Psychology, General Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Small Business Administration/Management Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Sustainability Studies Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering, Transportation and materials moving, Physical sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 290 Part-Time Faculty 227 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 88% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of classes students: 34% of classes students: 29% of classes students: 8% of classes students: 5% of classes students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs students: 52% of discussion sections/labs students: 19% of discussion sections/labs students: 2% of discussion sections/labs students: 2% of discussion sections/labs students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 657,343 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 440 Internet/ Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Aviation, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics Aviation Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Business Administration and Management--General Cell Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Communication--General Computer Education Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Conservation Biology Corporate and Organizational Communication Ecology Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Elementary Education Emergency Management Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Entrepreneurship Environmental Education Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Ergonomics and Human Factors Finance and Banking Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Human Resources Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies International Business Logistics Management Information Systems Management of Technology Marine Biology Marine Sciences Marketing Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Molecular Biology Ocean Engineering Oceanography Operations Research Organizational Behavior Physics Planetary and Space Sciences Project Management Psychology--General Public Administration Quality Management Science Education Software Engineering Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering Transportation Management

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology Doctoral Programs of Study Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics Aviation Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Computer Education Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Conservation Biology Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Elementary Education Emergency Management Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Education Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Ergonomics and Human Factors Human Resources Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Logistics Management Information Systems Management of Technology Marine Sciences Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Ocean Engineering Oceanography Operations Research Organizational Behavior Physics Planetary and Space Sciences Project Management Psychology--General Public Administration Quality Management Science Education Software Engineering Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering Transportation Management

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Melbourne Population 77,508 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Orlando Small city 130 acres Temperature 48.6 average low in January, 90.5 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Melbourne 1 mile(s) from campus in Melbourne 1 mile(s) from campus in Melbourne HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 55% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing 82% of freshmen, 45% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Panther Crimson and grey Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Crew x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports water polo water polo Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station 12.4% of women participate 13.4% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus

18 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,636 Women 1,040 (28.6%) Men 2,596 (71.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 3,352 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 2,757 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.8% Asian 8.7% Black/African-American 9.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.0% White 14.0% Unknown 30.3% from 110 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 76.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 38.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 51.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 55.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 58% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 46% $58,500 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 2% Engineering 8% Law 1% Arts and Sciences 10% Medicine 2% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2015