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Florida Institute Of Technology is in Melbourne, Florida. Melbourne is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Florida Institute Of Technology include transportation, science, engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Florida Institute Of Technology scored at least 630 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 550 to 660 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The Florida Institute Of Technology teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 4,745 students study at the school (in 2005). Florida Institute Of Technology is essentially a male school.
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Florida Institute Of Technology makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Sunshine State Conference athletics.
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 - Melbourne
150 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
General Phone: (321) 674-8000
Admissions Phone: (321) 674-8030
Financial Aid Phone: (321) 674-8070
http://www.fit.edu
Florida Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 511 | business management, purchasing and contract management, MIS, logistics, human resources, business administration, non-profit management, electronic commerce, ... |
| Engineering | 219 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, ocean engineering, operations research, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 176 | computer science, computer engineering, information science, software engineering |
| Science | 113 | marine biology, physics, astronomy and astrophysics, oceanography, molecular biology, chemistry, meteorology, biomedical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | psychology, psychology courses, clinical psychology, organizational psychology |
| Transportation | 71 | aviation operations, aviation tech, air transportation |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | science teaching, computer teaching, math teaching, teacher education and development, physics teaching, education courses, biology teaching |
| Mathematics | 13 | applied mathematics |
| Media | 13 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental science, natural resources management |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Institute Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 737 | 46 |
| Bachelor's degree | 461 | 43 |
| Doctor's degree | 36 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Florida Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 4,745 students (3,620 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 67% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 44% |
| Graduate | 56% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 27% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New York | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Florida Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,347 of its 3,620 (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 | 2,481 | 2,044 | 82% | 552 | 27% |
| Men | 1,789 | 1,444 | 81% | 371 | 26% |
| Women | 692 | 600 | 87% | 181 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| 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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (321) 674-8030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (321) 674-8070
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 177 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $107,818 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $83,486 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $69,228 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $92,350 | 5 | $82,717 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $76,048 | 4 | $89,279 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 62 | $58,856 | 10 | $51,598 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $55,632 | 14 | $48,870 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $34,141 | 8 | $29,931 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 147 | $60,676 | 36 | $49,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 63 | 135 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 46 | 78 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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
Computer Teacher Education
Education, Other
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Meteorology
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical 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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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