Florida Tech Admission Requirements

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Florida Tech Admission Overview

Florida Tech admission requirements are competitive. Last year Florida Tech admitted 57.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (A-) and SAT 1120-1320 / ACT 23-28. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Tech requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Tech Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

57.7%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Florida Tech acceptance rate is 57.7%. Last year, 9,979 of 17,295 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

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

Florida Tech is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Florida Institute of Technology typically 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.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Tech GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.72

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.72

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Florida Tech typically have around a 3.72 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.

41% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. 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

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Florida Institute of Technology freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Florida Tech SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1120-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

72%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 560
Composite 1120

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 660
Composite 1320

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Florida Tech typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. Florida Tech ranks #11 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Florida Institute of Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320+	Above 75th	>72%
1220 to 1320	Avg +	58%-72%
1120 to 1220	Avg -	42%-58%
Below 1120	Below mid-50	<42%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida Tech ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

31%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 22
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 27
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Florida Tech typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Florida Tech places #11 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Florida Institute of Technology
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>75%
25 to 28	Avg +	58%-75%
23 to 25	Avg -	45%-58%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Florida Institute of Technology admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,291	9,976	17,295
Accepted	4,187	5,781	9,979
Acceptance Rate	57%	58%	58%
Enrolled	330	609	940
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	8%	11%	9%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Florida Institute of Technology
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Florida Tech is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 57.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025