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South Florida Institute of Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 35 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in Miami, Florida, South Florida Institute of Technology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of South Florida Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

South Florida Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at South Florida Institute of Technology are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $8,200
Books and Supplies $336
Total Cost $8,536

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at South Florida Institute of Technology was $15,954. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

South Florida Institute of Technology net price calculator

$15,954

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of South Florida Institute of Technology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,954 $6,296 (65%) $15,954
2021 $9,658 $1,009 (12%) $9,658
2020 $8,649 $2 $8,649
2019 $8,651 $211 (2%) $8,651
2018 $8,440 $73 $8,496
2017 $8,513 $166 (2%) $8,513
2016 $8,347 $126 (2%) $8,351
2015 $8,221 $432 (6%) $8,221
2014 $7,789 -- $7,789

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Florida Institute of Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at South Florida Institute of Technology received on average $6,058 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,058
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,533 100% $6,058 $9,287,173
Other Federal Grant 1,533 100% $6,058 $9,287,173
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,533 100% $6,058 $9,287,173

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at South Florida Institute of Technology received $7,852 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,852
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 1,069 70% $7,852 $8,394,246
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 1,069 70% $7,852 $8,394,246

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at South Florida Institute of Technology sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 502

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 300 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 202 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 497

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 497 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 390

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 390 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 231

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Undergraduate Certificate 133 students

Computer Graphics

Undergraduate Certificate 98 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 141

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 92 students

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection

Undergraduate Certificate 49 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 1223 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1006 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 1006 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

82.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 1223 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 19 students dropped out of the school.

1.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 198 students are still enrolled in the school.

16.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at South Florida Institute of Technology is largely skewed towards men students, with 60.7% of undergraduate students being men and 39.3% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,635, with 642 women and 993 men.

  • men 60.7% 993 students
  • women 39.3% 642 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 21% 360 students
  • 22-24 12% 202 students
  • 20-21 10% 175 students
  • 25-29 10% 165 students
  • 40-49 7% 112 students
  • 30-34 6% 100 students
  • 35-39 6% 99 students
  • 50-64 5% 87 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

South Florida Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Florida Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families