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The Florida Institute of Technology was originally established as the Brevard Engineering College in 1958. The name was changed to its present one in 1966. This private, independent technical university has its main campus in Melbourne, Florida.
The college offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degrees through the following academic divisions:
Online courses, certificate programs and distance learning courses are also provided by the Florida Institute of Technology– Melbourne.
The Florida Institute of Technology– Melbourne’s sports teams are known as the Panthers. The school sponsors men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer and tennis, and women's teams in basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Students attend Florida Institute Of Technology in Melbourne, FL, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Florida Institute Of Technology is known for its programs in transportation, science, engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,118 students at Florida Institute Of Technology (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Florida Institute Of Technology offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunshine State Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Institute Of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
General Phone: (321) 674-8000
http://www.fit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 536 | business management, purchasing and contract management, logistics, MIS, human resources, business administration, management science, accounting, ... |
| Engineering | 244 | mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, ocean engineering, operations research, systems engineering, ... |
| Science | 135 | marine biology, astronomy and astrophysics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, biology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 129 | psychology, psychology courses, organizational psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 103 | computer science, information science, software engineering, computer engineering |
| Transportation | 64 | aviation operations, aviation tech, air transportation |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | biology teaching, math teaching, science teaching, teacher education and development, secondary teaching, physics teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Mathematics | 14 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, natural resources management |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Institute Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 786 | 38 |
| Bachelor's degree | 429 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree | 45 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Florida Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 5,118 students (4,258 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 69% |
| Women | 31% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Florida Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,681 of its 4,258 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Melbourne, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,168 | 2,591 | 82% | 637 | 25% |
| Men | 2,193 | 1,773 | 81% | 442 | 25% |
| Women | 975 | 818 | 84% | 195 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,190 |
| Room and board | $ 10,250 |
| Room charge | $ 6,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 182 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $119,346 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $97,154 | 3 | $82,596 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $77,390 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $62,537 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $99,303 | 7 | $71,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $85,991 | 7 | $79,808 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $66,058 | 7 | $77,901 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $60,637 | 20 | $52,755 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,423 | 9 | $35,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 149 | $70,771 | 43 | $57,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Meteorology
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Transportation, Other
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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