Florida Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Melbourne, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 560–660 reading and writing, 560–660 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite
  • Average net price: $36,364 a year (2022–23)
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Florida Institute of Technology GPA requirements

Florida Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Florida Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Florida Institute of Technology acceptance rate

Florida Institute of Technology admitted 9,979 of 17,295 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Florida Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Melbourne, Florida, with 3,666 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Florida Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing560615660
SAT Math560600660
ACT Composite232628
ACT English222428
ACT Math222527
72% submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores, as Florida Institute of Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1225 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Florida Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Florida Institute of Technology's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Florida Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $36,364 a year at Florida Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Florida Institute of Technology?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Florida Institute of Technology admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Institute of Technology?

Florida Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Florida Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

Florida Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,979 of 17,295 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Florida Institute of Technology?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Florida Institute of Technology admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Florida Institute of Technology?

A lot: Florida Institute of Technology requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Florida Institute of Technology students have?

The middle 50% of Florida Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–660 in reading and writing and 560–660 in math; ACT composite 23–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Florida Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?

Check Florida Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Florida Institute of Technology required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 72% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Florida Institute of Technology?

Yes. Florida Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Florida Institute of Technology after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $36,364 a year at Florida Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Florida Institute of Technology look at legacy status?

No. Florida Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Florida Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Florida Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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