Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Melbourne, FL
Transfer to Florida’s STEM university
Florida Institute of Technology is home to the serious seekers—the relentlessly curious, bold and driven scholars who learn best by doing. Our hands-on approach to education includes a cooperative education program, field research projects, capstone experiences, countless research opportunities and job and internship connections at major employers like Northrop Grumman Corp., NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, L3Harris Technologies Inc., SpaceX, Embraer, and more.
Florida Tech is a private, fully accredited, coeducational, research-intensive, doctoral-granting university. Whether you recently completed an associate degree from a nearby community college, discovered an academic passion you want to pursue at a top-ranked national university, or simply recognized the many benefits and surprising affordability of a private education, Florida Tech welcomes and values you as a transfer student.
As the only independent technological university in the Southeastern United States, Florida Tech is committed to providing our culturally diverse student body a high-quality education in the sciences, engineering, technology, business, psychology, liberal arts, aviation, and related disciplines that prepares them to enter the global workforce, seek further higher education opportunities and serve within their communities.
We’re located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, ranked one of the top 10 places to live near the beach by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to its beautiful beaches, the area is known for its high-tech industry, historic yet eclectic downtown, art scene, surf culture, and proximity to Kennedy Space Center and Orlando area attractions.
International students account for about 23% of our on-campus student population, and U.S. News & World Report continually ranks Florida Tech as a tier 1 best national university. PayScale places Florida Tech in the top 6% for return on investment among US colleges. With 91% of students finding employment or attending graduate school after graduation, Florida Tech alumni go on to become visionary engineers, scientists, aviators, innovators, leaders, educators, athletes and astronauts.
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Ranked among the "Best National Universities" | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Named a 2025–2026 College of Distinction |
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Ranked #6 among the "The Top US Colleges for Student Experience" | The Wall Street Journal, 2025 |
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Ranked among "Best for Vets Colleges" | The Military Times, 2024 |
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Named a Green College in the Guide to Green Colleges | The Princeton Review, 2025 |
Type of School: Private, fully accredited, coeducational, research-intensive, doctoral-granting university founded in 1958
Size of Campus: 130 acres
Number of Students: 4,727 students on main campus
Number of Faculty: About 582 full- and part-time faculty members; 9:1 student-faculty ratio
Colleges, Programs, and Degrees: Florida Tech has four academic colleges: the College of Engineering and Science, the College of Aeronautics, the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business and the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. We offer more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and 38 undergraduate minor programs as well as several master’s and doctoral degree programs in person and online.
Student Budget:
• Tuition and Fees: $47,280 (STEM majors)
• Housing: $7,000
• Meals: $7,150
• Other: $4,800*
• Total: $66,230
* Other expenses include books & supplies, personal expenses, and transportation.
Financial Aid: To apply for Federal Financial Aid, students must complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA application must be completed each year and is available Oct. 1. Students will not be considered for need-based grants or qualify for federal student loans without a completed FAFSA application. All students who apply for admission to Florida Tech are considered for our university’s scholarships and grants. For more information on what types of scholarships and grants are offered, visit our Types of Aid page.
Application Requirements: Florida Tech is a rolling admissions university. Applications for undergraduate transfer admission are accepted year-round and evaluated as they are received. To be evaluated for transfer admission, you must submit a complete Florida Tech application or a Transfer Common Application, as well as:
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (with English translations if international)
• High school transcript, high school diploma or GED (must bear date of graduation)
• Standardized test scores (if you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit)
Transfer students should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in prior college coursework to be considered for admission. Students who have completed less than 24 semester hours of college coursework, when applying, will also be evaluated on their high school (secondary) preparedness as outlined in their high school transcripts. Prior college or university coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis by the Office of the Registrar. Students who have completed advanced credit coursework or demonstrated proficiency in certain subject areas through placement or equivalency examinations may receive college credit for their work upon enrolling at Florida Tech. This applies to students with prior flight training as well.
“The collaborative international environment at Florida Tech has introduced me to customs and perceptions from all over the world, helping me to develop essential skills that I know will help me in my career. How do I know I've gotten a great education at Florida Tech? I feel 100% prepared for what comes next.”
“At Florida Tech, I've learned the importance and beauty of community. With the help of my professors and peers, I've been able to be successful both in and outside the classroom. This is truly my home away from home.”
“A big part of every semester is figuring out how to balance everything, but my professors and advisors have always supported my interests and help me to be successful. Having the support of faculty and staff truly makes all the difference. It's always exciting to find new opportunities to learn, make new friends, and prepare for the future.”
“It's like everyone here believes in you, which makes you believe in yourself even more. I'm so thankful that I get to spend the next few years here on campus, studying what I love, at a university that is welcoming with open arms.”