Florida Tech got its start in 1958 as a graduate school offering the scientists and engineers of the early U.S. space program advanced degrees in technology and engineering. Today, Florida Tech is a comprehensive tier one national research university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in aeronautics, business, computing, communications, education, engineering, mathematics, psychology, and science.
The university is unique in that it provides the resources of a national scientific and technological research university as well as the robust, personalized learning experiences of a small college. Ranked a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Tech is also the only independent technological university in the Southeast U.S. As such, Florida Tech attracts high-achieving students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries worldwide.
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150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
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Panther Dining Hall
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Kennedy Space Center
Downtown Melbourne
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Admissions
Admissions
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Students who wish to study at Florida Tech must demonstrate the readiness to succeed in a challenging academic program. A strong curriculum, as reflected by the student's high school transcript, is the most important element of the application. Florida Tech recommends that science and engineering applicants take the most rigorous mathematics and science curriculum offered by the high school. Applicants for aeronautics, business, psychology and liberal arts majors must complete at least three years of mathematics and science. A fourth year of each is highly recommended. To be considered for generous merit scholarships of up to half the cost of tuition, prospective students need only submit an application. Scholarships will be awarded based on a student's GPA, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) and class rank.
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Academic Programs
If there's anything that sets Florida Tech apart from other colleges and universities, it's the university's hands-on, dive-in, buckle-up approach to higher education. No matter a student's major, enrolling at Florida Tech means learning by doing. From swimming with sea turtles to flying planes, building rocket engines to fighting simulated cyber-attacks, Florida Tech students are engaged in interesting fieldwork and projects starting day one. Employers that recruit at Florida Tech report our graduates stand out because they have professional-level skills with real world technologies because they've been using them all throughout their college experience.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Academically, Florida Tech is challenging. More than half of classes have fewer than 20 students and the majority are taught by full professors. All majors include hands-on projects and capstone requirements, ensuring that every graduate leaves with experience in scholarly research or practical, hands-on work experience. The most popular undergraduate programs at Florida Tech are aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, marine biology, physics and space sciences. The university also draws students from around the world for its unique programs in aeronautics and aviation, business, biomedical engineering, sustainability studies, psychology, applied behavior analysis, human-centered design, cybersecurity, meteorology, ocean engineering, aquaculture, and chemistry.
Faculty and Class Information
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Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Aquaculture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other.
Genome Sciences/Genomics.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
Project Management.
Small Business Administration/Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism, Other.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Mechanical Engineering.
Ocean Engineering.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Meteorology.
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
Planetary Astronomy and Science.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Behavior Analysis.
Applied Psychology.
Forensic Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Air Transportation, Other.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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Tuition & Aid
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for full-time undergraduate students (12–19) varies according to the chosen major program of study; it is a flat-rate for full-time, on-campus students, and charged on a semester basis. There is no difference in tuition based on a student's state or country of residence.
Financial Aid
The mission of the Office of Financial Aid at Florida Tech is to enable student success by assisting families in identifying and securing sources of financial aid. We want students' focus to be on their academic passion, personal growth and career interests, not complicated paperwork and their bank account. To that end, we focus on:
- Helping to ensure that you are awarded the best possible financial aid package.
- Keeping you informed about critical financial aid policies, processes, and opportunities.
- Expertly guiding you through the financial aid application and enrollment process.
Florida Tech is proud to be able to make substantial contributions, in the form of need-based grants and merit-based scholarships, to offset our students' costs. As a result, the majority of our students find that the net cost of their Florida Tech education is far less than the published tuition—and in many cases, over 50% less.
All students who submit complete applications for admission are evaluated for merit scholarship eligibility. To be eligible for need-based grants and federal assistance, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using Florida Tech's School Code: 001469.
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Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Student Body
Student Body
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The on-campus student population comprises more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, of which 69% are male and 31% are female. Florida Tech's commitment to serving an international community is strong; approximately 30% of Melbourne campus undergraduates and 49% of campus graduate students come from countries outside of the U.S., including China, India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Jamaica, Japan, Nigeria, South Korea and Ireland. Another benefit of studying at Florida Tech is the university's low student-to-faculty ratio, which allows Florida Tech to keep its average class size low, around 20 students, and enables greater interaction and enhanced learning among students and professors.
There are more than 100 student-led clubs and organizations at Florida Tech. They range from student government to theater and music ensembles, from Greek life to sci-fi and gaming groups, from cultural organizations to campus media and arts groups. Almost every major program has an associated academic organization or honor society. Club sports are popular, as are intramurals.
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Location
Florida Tech's location is hard to beat when it comes to fun and opportunity. Campus spans 130 acres in the town of Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and one hour east of Orlando. The area is one of the most concentrated high-tech economies in the state and home to one of the largest high-tech workforces in the nation. Melbourne's attractive business climate is matched only by its natural resources, including the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, ideal for scientific study and environmental research. Orlando tourist attractions and the Kennedy Space Center are within an hour drive; Miami is only 3 hours south. The climate is generally sunny and temperate; the average daily temperature is 76°F/24°C.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Florida Tech is full of surprises. Take a walking tour of campus and you discover more than classrooms and laboratories. The university's Evans Library, for example, contains more than volumes of scientific knowledge and research resources. It also houses the Digital Scholarship Laboratory, an oasis of innovation, creativity and hands-on learning providing services such as 3-D printing, data analysis and visualization and media production. On the other side of campus, students take advantage of a fully operational machine shop, and adjacent to that, the Harris Student Design Center, an 11,500-square-foot student project facility. Made possible by a $1 million gift from Harris Corporation, it serves engineering and science students completing capstone design projects. The space includes a spray booth, welding stations, 2.5 ton overhead crane, electronics rooms and a conference room for team planning and idea development. Florida Tech is also home to the Scott Center for Autism Treatment, the Indian River Lagoon Research Institute, and the Aldrin Space Institute. Located not far from campus proper, students will find Florida Tech's Applied Research Laboratory, it's Research and Development Center (headquarters of jet dragster company Larsen Motorsports), and the university's flight training operations, F.I.T. Aviation, located at the nearby Orlando Melbourne International Airport.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Florida Tech students take full advantage of Florida weather and the campus's proximity to the beach, enjoying ample fun-in-the-sun activities such as sailing, biking and swimming. Beyond the beach, students venture off-campus to enjoy the eclectic, dynamic vibe of historic downtown Melbourne. Minutes from campus, this local main street is filled with shops, restaurants, clubs and pubs, and plays host to a variety of annual celebrations, including Florida Tech's widely anticipated free concert, Homecoming Fest. Of course, there's more to Melbourne than recreation. Florida Tech is surrounded by high-tech aerospace, cybersecurity and engineering companies that provide students with ample internship and future career opportunities.
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Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/