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Melbourne, FL · Lakeland, FL
| Florida Institute of Technology | Florida Southern College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $35,639/yr | $28,551/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $29,108/yr | $23,624/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $29,213/yr | $21,385/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $31,311/yr | $25,830/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $36,466/yr | $29,044/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $40,649/yr | $33,706/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,240/yr | $14,360/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,240/yr | $14,360/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,600/yr | $3,550/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,440/yr | $60,768/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,900/yr | $44,040/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $45,900/yr | $44,040/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 58% | 64% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1120–1320 | 1150–1330 |
| SAT average | 1225 | 1252 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–28 | 25–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–28 · Math 22–27 | English 24–31 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,205 | 10,874 |
| Students accepted | 9,507 | 6,423 |
| Students who enrolled | 882 | 640 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.3% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 70% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,137/yr | $55,294/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $21,924–$71,519 | $37,450–$81,883 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 65% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 88% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,941/yr | $47,749/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 48% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 19% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 15% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,844/yr | $51,835/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 31% · Transportation & Materials Moving 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Transportation & Materials Moving — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Systems Engineering — $104,584/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,583/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 55% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,404 | 2,656 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,326 | 529 |
| Average professor pay | $11,366/mo | $9,031/mo |
| Full-time professors | 76% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $30,032 | $66,112 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1958 | 1883 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 3.4% |
| Men | 67% | 35% |
| Women | 33% | 65% |
| White students | 56% | 64% |
| Black students | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 18% |
| Asian students | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Other / not reported | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 40% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,908/yr | $11,211/yr |
| Endowment | $106.0M | $130.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,034 | 2,267 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,940/yr | $8,300/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,400/yr | $5,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 358 | 495 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.2M | $5.2M |
| Athletics budget | $11.9M | $12.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.9M | $12.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $86,271 | $53,615 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.