Florida Institute of Technology
Founded 1958
President Dewayne McCullough (President)
Fees USD 42,650
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private research university founded in 1958 in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast, just miles from Kennedy Space Center. Enrolling 5,500 students, Florida Tech is known for aerospace engineering, ocean engineering, and computer science programs with direct NASA and space industry partnerships.
Schools
- College of Aeronautics — Pilot training and aviation management near KSC
- College of Engineering and Science — Aerospace, ocean, and computer engineering
- Nathan M. Bisk College of Business — AACSB-accredited
- College of Science — Marine biology and space sciences
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~65% | Application: Common App | Tuition: ~$42,650