Florida Institute of Technology
- Private
- Research university
Florida Institute of Technology: international tuition 44,740 USD per year, one-year total cost 68,512 USD, acceptance rate 57.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
International first-year students are considered for merit scholarships with their admission application, including a partial-tuition International Scholarship (no full-tuition merit) and several $2,500 grants. Need-based aid, need-blind status and any aid form are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 57.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 560–660, Math 560–660, ACT 23–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 68,512 USD, before any scholarship. 6 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through University Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Florida Institute of Technology?
International tuition is 44,740 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 68,512 USD.
Does Florida Institute of Technology offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International first-year students are considered for merit scholarships with their admission application, including a partial-tuition International Scholarship (no full-tuition merit) and several $2,500 grants. Need-based aid, need-blind status and any aid form are unclear.
What English scores does Florida Institute of Technology require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Florida Institute of Technology?
The acceptance rate is 57.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- That Avgeek Kid2023Vlog
- Meee Shivani in America 2023Vlog
- Ingrid Carrasco2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Tuition by group
- Humanities/Business/Psychology44,740 USD≈ ₫1.17B
- Engineering/Science47,560 USD≈ ₫1.24B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe passage says all applicants are considered for merit aid, but it does not say whether this is automatic or needs a separate application, so no conclusion is possible.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international applicants consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; only the FAFSA is mentioned, for citizens and eligible non-citizens.
Scholarships at this school
Florida Tech Family GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page2,500 USD≈ ₫65.2M
Foreign nationals are explicitly included, but a sibling must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at Florida Tech.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech International ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: Partial tuition scholarship (amount not stated); no full-tuition merit awards for foreign nationals
It is designated for foreign-national first-time and transfer applicants, so international students are eligible to be considered.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech Legacy GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page2,500 USD≈ ₫65.2M
Foreign nationals are explicitly included, but a parent must be a Florida Tech alumnus, which will not apply to most Vietnamese applicants.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech NCSS ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly includes foreign nationals, but the applicant must be an NCSS high school graduate.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech Robotics GrantTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,500 USD≈ ₫65.2M
The page explicitly includes foreign nationals who are members of an official high school FIRST or VEX robotics team.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech Scouting GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,500 USD≈ ₫65.2M
The page explicitly includes foreign nationals, provided they earned the Eagle or Gold Award scout rank.
- Renewable in later years
Boundless Opportunity GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires residence in certain Florida counties, FAFSA, Pell and Bright Futures, which makes it unlikely for international students, but the page does not explicitly exclude them.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be admitted by May 1 of the year preceding the first semester
Farmer Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
Farmer Scholars is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents in Florida, so international students are excluded, but this is a single scholarship, not a universal negative.
Florida Tech Athletic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says these are offered through the Athletic Department and does not mention international students.
Florida Tech Ethics Competition ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students can participate or receive it.
Florida Tech GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires the FAFSA (for citizens/eligible non-citizens), but the page does not explicitly say whether international students are excluded.
- Renewable in later years
Florida Tech Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This scholarship's own list names only in-state and out-of-state applicants; international students are covered by the separate International Scholarship, so it is unclear here.
- Renewable in later years
Panther Distinguished Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires Florida residency, Bright Futures and the FAFSA; the phrase 'Eligible non-resident' is ambiguous, so it cannot be concluded for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 1 of the year immediately preceding the first semester
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts for each year of secondary school are required for international first-year applications.Required
- Teacher recommendationiA recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor or coach is listed among the optional documents.Optional
- EssaysiA personal essay is listed among the optional documents for international first-year applicants.Optional
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyiYou must demonstrate English proficiency before enrollment, although this item appears under Optional Documents.Required
- Proof of fundsiIf you need an F-1 visa, show sufficient first-year funding after admission and before receiving the I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Spring entry term I-20 deadline (ROLLING)Otherabout17days
- Fall entry term I-20 deadline (ROLLING)Other+259 days
Credit for exams
The university awards credit for AP exams depending on scores; scores must be sent directly by the examining body.
IB exam results can earn credit depending on the score; only full IB Diploma students may earn credit for Standard Level exams.
AS and A Level exam results may earn college credit depending on the score; details are on the university's Transfer Credit website.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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