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Your chances of getting into Florida Institute of Technology

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

64.4%
Admission Difficulty for Florida Institute of Technology
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Florida Tech is 64.4%.  Its admission rate is the 27th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Florida Tech and can you get accepted?

Florida Tech is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 8,974 out of the 13,941 who applied were admitted.

Florida Institute of Technology typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Florida Tech?

64% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Florida Institute of Technology you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.72 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Florida Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.72

Typical High School Grades 

A-

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Florida Tech are to have around a 3.72 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Florida Tech accepts 64% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Florida Tech is 3.72 on the 4.0 scale. 41% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #11 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Florida Institute of Technology students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 40.62% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.91% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.09% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.66% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.52% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.06% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.14% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Florida Tech SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1120-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT 

75%
SAT Scores for Florida Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 560
Math 25th Percentile 560
Composite 25th Percentile 1120
SAT Scores for Florida Institute of Technology
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 660
Math 75th Percentile 660
Composite 75th Percentile 1320
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Florida Institute of Technology?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Florida Tech is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1120-1320. Students who get into Florida Institute of Technology score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers..  Florida Tech ranks #10 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Florida Tech regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1120, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1020, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 75 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 64% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 77% chance of getting in.

Florida Institute of Technology admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >77%
1220 to 1320 Avg + 64%-77%
1120 to 1220 Avg - 48%-64%
1020 to 1120 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 1020 Low <33%
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Florida Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

28%
ACT Scores for Florida Institute of Technology
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Florida Institute of Technology
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 28
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Florida Tech?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Florida Tech is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 28.  The school ranks #14 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

28 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Institute of Technology.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Florida Tech for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 64% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 77% with a 28 ACT score.

Florida Institute of Technology admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >77%
25 to 28 Avg + 64%-77%
22 to 25 Avg - 48%-64%
19 to 22 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 19 Low <33%
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High School Class Rank

53% of Florida Institute of Technology freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Institute of Technology students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Florida Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,896 8,024 13,941
Accepted 3,680 5,286 8,974
Acceptance Rate 62% 66% 64%
Enrolled 284 494 778
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 9% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Institute of Technology is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Florida Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Florida Institute of Technology Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida Institute of Technology
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Florida Tech is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.72 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1220 on the SAT and 25 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133881 IPEDS survey data for Florida Institute of Technology.

Last updated February 24, 2024