Melbourne
Florida Institute of Technology is a private university that was founded in 1958. It's located in Melbourne, Florida and offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in more than 40 fields of study. The school has been named one of the top colleges in the South by U.S News & World Report every year since 1998.
Florida Tech has an average class size of 18 students for undergraduates and 14 for graduates, which makes it easy to get to know your professors on a personal level. You'll also receive world-class instruction from talented faculty members who have worked at NASA or consulted with Fortune 500 companies like Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSC) and BAE Systems Inc., as well as other corporations across the country including Harris Corporation's Advanced Electronic Solutions division; General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada Division; Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS); Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems - Integrated Operations Group; Raytheon Missile Systems Company; General Electric Aviation Services (GEAS).
Florida Tech also has a variety of student organizations and clubs that you can join. The school offers more than 100 student organizations including the Black Student Union (BSU); the Psychology Club; the National Organization for Women (NOW) on campus; and many others. You'll also have access to Florida Tech's athletic facilities, which include an Olympic-size swimming pool; two softball fields; three baseball diamonds; seven soccer/lacrosse fields; one football field; six tennis courts; an outdoor track facility with two miles of running/walking paths.
Students who choose this school tend to live on or very near campus in order to keep costs low and their commute short. Students also enjoy access to great off-campus housing options such as apartments and condos within walking distance from their classes!