Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology has become known worldwide as a premier technological university with a sincere interest in each and every student who attends. The university has been built by dedicated, expert faculty and offers the ultimate learning experience available through individual attention in both the classroom and research laboratories. The university grew out of the space program and continues to empahasize mankind’s thirst for discovery and knowledge. Since its founding in 1958, more than 47,800 students have earned degrees at Florida Tech.

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: 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; 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, including those who avail themselves of Florida Tech University Online; Professional accreditation for all appropriate programs.

Foundation year: 1958
Short name: Florida Tech / FIT
Type: Private
Students: 5480
Faculty: 400
Faculty/Students Ratio: 14:1
Region: North America
Location: Melbourne, FL