Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPrivate nonprofit
Florida Institute of Technology - Online
Total enrollment
815
peer median 1,668
Avg net price
$18,405
-$4.0k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About
Florida Institute of Technology, located in Melbourne, Florida, was founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College. The institution is a comprehensive national research university recognized for its focus on scientific and technological education, preparing students for future careers in these fields.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
112
112 candidates competed
Admitted
45
40.2% acceptance rate
Enrolled
17
37.8% yield
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Accredited since 1964Next review Jun 2031
Programmatic accreditations · 1
Action history · 7
- Dec 2025Renewal of AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Jun 2025Grant Substantive Change: OtherSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Sep 2022Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Sep 2022Grant Substantive Change: OtherSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Jun 2022Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$30–48k—
$48–75k—
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price (private)
$18,405
-$4,038vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $22,444
Federal loans
57.2%
In-state tuition
$12,780
Out-of-state
$12,780
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 1,494 students received $8.3M in Pell grants, alongside $69.4M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
1,494
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$8.3M
$8,307,389 total
Direct Loans
$69.4M
6,241 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
2k’20
2k’21
1k’22
1k’23
1k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$6.4M
1,552 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$6.9M
1,733 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$33.2M
2,115 loan awards
Parent PLUS$19.9M
659 loan awards
Grad PLUS$3.0M
182 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 2,028 borrowers who entered repayment, 17 (0.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
0.8%
-1.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,028
Defaulted
17
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
7.6%-1.7
2017
8.0%-1.2
2018
5.2%-1.8
2019
0.8%-1.5
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at FIT
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs22
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
405 total completions
01Business
26164.4%
01Business
26164.4%
02Psychology
4511.1%
02Psychology
4511.1%
03Computer Sciences
338.1%
03Computer Sciences
338.1%
04Transportation
327.9%
04Transportation
327.9%
05Health Professions
256.2%
05Health Professions
256.2%
06Security/Protective
92.2%
06Security/Protective
92.2%
07Liberal Arts
00.0%
07Liberal Arts
00.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
815
12-mo unduplicated
1,835
Undergraduate
1,160
Graduate
675
Gender split
Men
41%748
Women
59%1,087
Race / ethnicity composition
White
44.8%
Hispanic
23.6%
Black
18.3%
Unknown
5.9%
Asian
3.4%
Non-resident
2.5%
Two or more
1.5%
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
6.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
10
FIT vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions FIT selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectFlorida Institute of Technology-Online | — | — | 815 | $18,405 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 51% | 85.7% | 1,317 | $22,540 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 892 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 910 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 992 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 13% | — | 1,835 | $31,072 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 60% | 86.9% | 2,416 | $20,786 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 65% | 85.7% | 3,479 | $23,965 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 63% | 77.8% | 1,695 | $20,301 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 98.0% | 1,985 | $26,364 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 43% | 55.2% | 1,961 | $27,715 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 54% | 78.8% | 2,013 | $19,285 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 84.5% | 1,001 | $15,554 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 80.8% | 1,102 | $18,504 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 77.8% | 2,101 | $20,873 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 0% | 91.0% | 2,839 | $20,252 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 622 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 49% | 99.7% | 1,157 | $22,347 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 86.3% | 2,813 | $24,212 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 59% | 81.2% | 1,668 | $27,511 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 526 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 71.0% | 2,056 | $31,320 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 43% | 62.3% | 1,182 | $20,144 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 82.2% | 1,788 | $19,169 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 47% | 93.3% | 1,857 | $20,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 61% | 62.1% | 1,599 | $30,857 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 67% | 70.6% | 1,960 | $23,130 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 66% | 83.5% | 1,454 | $27,555 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 51% | 99.4% | 1,553 | $25,491 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 64% | 78.6% | 1,952 | $27,989 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 17% | 45.4% | 1,130 | $16,927 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| Peer group median | 51% | 81.7% | 1,668 | $22,444 |
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Campus network
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FIT Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics
Email
oir [at] fit.edu
Phone
(321) 674-7569
Address
Keuper Administration Building, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics serves as the primary source for official university data, facilitating data-informed decision-making, strategic planning, and supporting continuous improvement processes to enhance the learning environment and achieve Florida Tech's mission.
Visit IR office pageTeam
2 members
- Amanda MoskeExecutive Director of Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics & Chief Data Officer
- Charles ColleyAssistant Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Common Data Set
FIT's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardfit.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFactbook | Florida TechThe Factbook presents a summary of important current and historical information about Florida Tech, accessible for both the campus community and external agencies. It is intended to provide official information about the university, covering various aspects such as academics, research, and student life.fit.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Florida TechThe glossary defines key terms used in Florida Tech's strategic planning, including the institution's core values, focus areas, key performance indicators, metrics, mission, outcomes, strategic plan, tactics, targets, and vision. These terms are integral to understanding the goals and processes of Florida Tech's future development.fit.edu
- Strategic planForward Together, Boundless Potential – A Strategic Vision for Florida TechThe strategic plan titled 'Forward Together, Boundless Potential' is Florida Tech's framework to enhance its standing as a leading national research university. It focuses on four key pillars: empowering the university community, driving innovation in programs, forming transformative partnerships, and optimizing learning environments. The plan was developed through a collaborative process with both internal and external stakeholders, and aims to embody the university's mission and core values.fit.edu
Notable alumni of FIT (13)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Joan HigginbothamAstronautics
- Kathryn P. HireAstronautics
- Christopher LoriaAstronautics
- Frederick W. SturckowAstronautics
- Sunita WilliamsAstronautics
- George D. ZamkaAstronautics
- Ryan GellertBusiness
- Svafa GrönfeldtBusiness
- Jeanine E. JacksonDiplomacy
- Julius MontgomeryScience
- Mike MosesSpace
- Amy SimonScience
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about FIT.
How many students attend Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online reports a total enrollment of 815 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
The average net price at Florida Institute of Technology-Online is $18,405 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online's yield rate is 37.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Florida Institute of Technology-Online located?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online is located in Melbourne, Florida 32901-6975.
Who runs Institutional Research at Florida Institute of Technology-Online?
Florida Institute of Technology-Online's IR work is done by the Institutional Research & Strategic Analytics.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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