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Florida Institute of Technology

  • LocationMelbourne, FL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,516 students
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Florida Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Florida Tech's Catholic Campus Ministry is directed by a priest who is also the university chaplain. Its published fall and spring schedule lists Sunday Mass twice and Mass on every weekday, with weekly adoration and a Newman Club, small faith groups, RCIA and a service trip. The ministry's building and its confession schedule are only partly described on its pages.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Sunday11:00 AMCatholic Campus Ministry · Fall and spring; the summer schedule is Sunday 11:00 AM only.
  • Sunday6:00 PMCatholic Campus Ministry · Fall and spring.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday12:05 PMCatholic Campus Ministry · When classes are in session.
  • Tuesday, Thursday12:30 PMCatholic Campus Ministry · When classes are in session.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMCatholic Campus Ministry · When classes are in session.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday1:00 PM–8:00 PMSmall Chapel · Listed on the weekly schedule for fall and spring.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass Times | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM (followed by coffee and donuts) 6:00 PM”
    The ministry lists two Sunday Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
    “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM (followed by coffee and donuts) 6:00 PM”
    The ministry lists two Sunday Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
    “Daily Mass (when class is in session) 12:05 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM Wednesday”
    The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
    “Daily Mass (when class is in session) 12:05 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM Wednesday”
    The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
    “Daily Mass (when class is in session) 12:05 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM Wednesday”
    The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
  2. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “12:05pm Daily Mass 1-8pm Adoration in the Small Chapel 5:30pm Daily Mass 6-7pm Spaghetti Dinner FREE for all FIT students”
    The Wednesday weekly schedule lists Mass at 12:05 PM and 5:30 PM, adoration from 1 to 8 PM in the Small Chapel, and a free dinner.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at Florida Tech is a place for community, prayer, service, leadership, and fun.”
      Florida Tech's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students with worship, prayer, and service.
    2. Contact Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Randall Meissen, LC Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, LC is Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (A priest named as Director and University Chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Randall Meissen, LC Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, LC is Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain.
    2. 25 Week Club | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/25-week-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “introduce Fr. Randall Meissen, L.C., our new University Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, L.C. is the University Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed for Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters, when classes are in session.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass (when class is in session) 12:05 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM Wednesday”
      The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “12:05pm Daily Mass 1-8pm Adoration in the Small Chapel 5:30pm Daily Mass 6-7pm Spaghetti Dinner FREE for all FIT students”
      The Wednesday weekly schedule lists Mass at 12:05 PM and 5:30 PM, adoration from 1 to 8 PM in the Small Chapel, and a free dinner.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in fall and spring; the summer schedule lists 11:00 AM only.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM (followed by coffee and donuts) 6:00 PM”
      The ministry lists two Sunday Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “WEEKLY SCHEDULE - Fall & Spring (SUMMER: Mass 11am only)”
      The weekly schedule applies to fall and spring; the summer schedule has Sunday Mass at 11 AM only.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Reconciliation is listed as available by appointment. The sacraments page also mentions 11:00 a.m. That time is not recorded as a schedule (see gaps).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation available by appointment. Call the church office 321-674-8045”
      Reconciliation is available by appointment through the church office.
    2. Sacraments | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment and also at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday.”
      The sacraments page lists reconciliation by appointment and at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Club is listed on the ministry's activities page; the Bible study listing is for Fall 2025, the preceding academic year, and is the newest listing found.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Activities | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An association of Catholic college students. Monthly meetings after the 6pm Mass.”
      The Newman Club is an association of Catholic college students that meets monthly.
    2. Small Faith Groups | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/small-faith-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Fall 2025 Mondays - Crawford Room 210 7PM Wednesdays - All Faiths Center 7PM”
      A Catholic Bible study met on Mondays and Wednesdays in fall 2025.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds are listed: RCIA, small faith groups, and an Alternative Spring Break service trip. The retreat page refers to another campus's ministry and is not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Sacraments | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about your faith by joining with the students in the RCIA in the ALL Faith Center.”
      The ministry offers RCIA classes for students at the All Faiths Center.
    2. Small Faith Groups | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/small-faith-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday - Rosary Small Faith Group Nydia Jimenez & Joseph Federle - All Faiths Center Small Chapel 6:00PM”
      A Rosary small faith group meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at the All Faiths Center Small Chapel.
    3. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “serve those less fortunate on an Alternative Spring Break trip”
      The ministry offers an Alternative Spring Break service trip.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (9 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is listed for every weekday when classes are in session, and twice on Sundays during the fall and spring.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass (when class is in session) 12:05 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM Wednesday”
      The ministry lists Mass on Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
      “Sunday Mass 11:00 AM (followed by coffee and donuts) 6:00 PM”
      The ministry lists two Sunday Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
  • A priest is named as the ministry's director and university chaplain.
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Randall Meissen, LC Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, LC is Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain.
    2. 25 Week Club | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/25-week-club · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “introduce Fr. Randall Meissen, L.C., our new University Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, L.C. is the University Chaplain and Catholic Campus Minister.
  • Several formation and service options are listed, including RCIA, small faith groups, and a spring service trip.
    Sources (3)
    1. Sacraments | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Learn more about your faith by joining with the students in the RCIA in the ALL Faith Center.”
      The ministry offers RCIA classes for students at the All Faiths Center.
    2. Small Faith Groups | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/small-faith-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday - Rosary Small Faith Group Nydia Jimenez & Joseph Federle - All Faiths Center Small Chapel 6:00PM”
      A Rosary small faith group meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at the All Faiths Center Small Chapel.
    3. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “serve those less fortunate on an Alternative Spring Break trip”
      The ministry offers an Alternative Spring Break service trip.

Concerns

  • Reconciliation is listed as available by appointment, and the sacraments page's Wednesday time is not on the weekly schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation available by appointment. Call the church office 321-674-8045”
      Reconciliation is available by appointment through the church office.
    2. Sacraments | Catholic Campus Ministryfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment and also at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday.”
      The sacraments page lists reconciliation by appointment and at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • Summer Mass is listed only on Sunday at 11:00 AM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “WEEKLY SCHEDULE - Fall & Spring (SUMMER: Mass 11am only)”
      The weekly schedule applies to fall and spring; the summer schedule has Sunday Mass at 11 AM only.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry, Florida Institute of Technology

    Source: fit.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, fit.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

    Catholic clubs and student life

    6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

    Faith formation 2

    • Small Faith Groups (Rosary and Bible study)On campus
      Tuesdays 6:00 PM (Rosary); Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 PM (Bible study, fall 2025 listing)
      Small faith communities that meet on campus for prayer and Bible study.
      fit.edu, fit.edu
    • RCIAOn campus
      Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes held with students at the All Faiths Center.
      fit.edu

    Clubs and groups 1

    • Newman Club
      Monthly meetings after the 6:00 PM Mass
      An association of Catholic college students that describes itself as a Catholic presence at Florida Tech.
      fit.edu

    Service 1

    • Alternative Spring Break service trip
      A service trip that serves people in need.
      fit.edu

    Social life 1

    • Wednesday Spaghetti Dinners
      Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM while classes are in session
      Free dinners for Florida Tech students, served by volunteer teams.
      fit.edu, fit.edu

    Sports and recreation 1

    • Intramural sports
      Intramural sports teams organized with the ministry.
      fit.edu

    Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

    Catholic campus ministry

    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at Florida Tech is a place for community, prayer, service, leadership, and fun.”
      Florida Tech's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students with worship, prayer, and service.
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at Florida Tech is a place for community, prayer, service, leadership, and fun.”
      Florida Tech's Catholic Campus Ministry serves students with worship, prayer, and service.
    2. Contact Catholic Campus Ministry | Florida Techfit.edu/spiritual-life/catholic-campus-ministry/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Randall Meissen, LC Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, LC is Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain.
      “Fr. Randall Meissen, LC Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain”
      Fr. Randall Meissen, LC is Director of Catholic Campus Ministry and University Chaplain.

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    Academic Excellence

    BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
    71 of 100
    From federal data, on fixed published scales.

    Each measure counts for the share shown.

    • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
    • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
    • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,225 · ACT 25.5
    • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
    • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,908

    Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

    Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

    Cost and value

    Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

    Undergraduate students
    Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
    		3,458
    Total students8,516
    Average net price (per year)
    After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
    		$35,639
    Cost of attendance (per year)$62,440
    Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
    Graduation rate
    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
    		64%
    First-year retention80%
    Median earnings 10 years after entry$43,137
    Admission rate58%
    Students receiving Pell grants21%
    Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
    Average SAT1225
    SAT reading & writing560–660
    SAT math560–660
    ACT composite23–28
    Test policyRequired

    Value index: 31 / 100 (how it’s computed)

    Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
    College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

    Local Church

    Diocese of Orlando

    The Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando

    Formal address: “Your Excellency”

    Source: orlandodiocese.org, orlandodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

    Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

    About this school’s data

    • IPEDS unit ID 133881
    • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
    • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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    Questions families ask

    Is Florida Institute of Technology a Catholic college?
    No. Florida Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry, Florida Institute of Technology.
    What is Florida Institute of Technology’s Catholic Life Score?
    79 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
    Where is Mass celebrated at Florida Institute of Technology?
    Mass is listed at Catholic Campus Ministry. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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