Florida Institute of Technology
Common Data Set 2020-21
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SAT Composite 25th
1,150
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$43,137
10 yrs after enrollment
64%
6-year completion
$35,639
sticker minus grants
$27,000
federal loans only
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484fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Jessica
Last Name:Ickes
Title:Assoc. VP for Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Office:Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Address Line 1:150 West University Boulevard
Phone:(321) 674-7569
Email Address:jickes@fit.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Melbourne / FL / 32901 / USA
Name of College/University:Florida Institute of Technology
Street Address Line 1:150 West University Boulevard
CityMelbourne / Florida / 32901 / USA
Main Phone Number:(321) 674-8000
WWW Home Page Address:www.fit.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(321) 674-8030
Admissions Email Address:admission@fit.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Doctoral degree -- otherX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Specify:Latest date by which SAT Subject Test scores must be received for fall-term admission
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69949.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59935.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4993.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80013.7
SAT Math: 600-69949.2
SAT Math: 500-59934.1
SAT Math: 400-4993
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16009.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139950
SAT Composite: 1000-119939.5
SAT Composite: 800-9990.8
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3625.8
ACT Composite: 24-2948.4
ACT Composite: 18-2324.5
ACT Composite: 12-171.3
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.038.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.4
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after4
Amount of housing deposit:200
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 30.00 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: https://www.fit.edu/military/ American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.fit.edu/policies/credit-by-exam-and-transfer-information/credit-by-exam/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://www.fit.edu/military/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)55%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing78%
Percent who live off campus or commute22%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)46%
Percent of males who join fraternities2%
Percent of females who join sororities1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing46%
Percent who live off campus or commute54%
Percent of students age 25 and older8%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$6,868,855
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,613,860
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$35,196,269
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$479,835
Total Scholarships/Grants$48,158,819
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,081,371
Federal Work-Study$1,603,347
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$15,684,718
Parent Loans$10,838,604
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$790,847
Athletic Awards$1,497,235
Federal$1,342,055
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,463,210
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$13,897,827
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$131,096
Total Scholarships/Grants$16,834,188
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,004,968
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$2,004,968
Parent Loans$973,887
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$863,161
Athletic Awards$2,400,638
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:357
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14.8
based on ____ students2,020
and ____ faculty33
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESSource Document
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Acceptance Rate
65.9%
Applications
10,650
Admitted
7,016
Enrolled
528
SAT Composite 25th
1,150
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$43,137
10 yrs after enrollment
64%
6-year completion
$35,639
sticker minus grants
$27,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
486fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Jessica
Last Name:Ickes
Office:Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Address Line 1:150 West University Boulevard
Phone:(321) 674-7569
Email Address:jickes@fit.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Melbourne / FL / 32901 / USA
Name of College/University:Florida Institute of Technology
Street Address Line 1:150 West University Boulevard
CityMelbourne / Florida / 32901 / USA
Main Phone Number:(321) 674-8000
WWW Home Page Address:www.fit.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(321) 674-8030
Admissions Email Address:admission@fit.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Doctoral degree -- otherX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Specify:Latest date by which SAT Subject Test scores must be received for fall-term admission
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80016.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69946
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59934.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4993.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80016.7
SAT Math: 600-69944.9
SAT Math: 500-59934.3
SAT Math: 400-4994.1
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160012
SAT Composite: 1200-139952.9
SAT Composite: 1000-119932.4
SAT Composite: 800-9992.7
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3627.9
ACT Composite: 24-2947.3
ACT Composite: 18-2322.6
ACT Composite: 12-172.2
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.040.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.249.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.994.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after4
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 30.00 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: https://www.fit.edu/military/ x If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.fit.edu/policies/credit-by-exam-and-transfer-information/credit-by-exam/ ##
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.fit.edu/policies/credit-by-exam-and-transfer-information/credit-by-exam/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://www.fit.edu/military/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)50%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing82%
Percent who live off campus or commute18%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)47%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities2%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing50%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
Percent of students age 25 and older7%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$6,314,030
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,284,789
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$36,098,100
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$677,606
Total Scholarships/Grants$48,374,525
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,702,440
Federal Work-Study$743,906
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$15,446,346
Parent Loans$11,229,938
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$711,151
Athletic Awards$963,105
Federal$1,753,936
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,429,882
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$14,518,307
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$99,622
Total Scholarships/Grants$17,801,747
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,479,225
Total Self-Help$2,479,225
Parent Loans$989,249
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$399,262
Athletic Awards$2,213,936
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:330
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14
based on ____ students4,309
and ____ faculty33