SFI

South Florida Institute of Technology

Miami, Florida Private for-profit Less than 2-year Large city

Overview

South Florida Institute of Technology is a private for-profit career and technical school in Miami, Florida. Its campus is in a large city. It enrolled 9,747 students in fall 2024.

South Florida Institute of Technology offers certificates across 8 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. It awarded 6,083 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 88% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 45 to 1.

Mission

The South Florida Institute of Technology's philosophy is to provide a viable alternative to traditional college education by eliminating some of the general educational programs and concentrating on specialized subjects. We provide the knowledge and skills needed to acquire entry-level positions in today's job market.

Mission statement as reported by South Florida Institute of Technology

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

9,747

Students enrolled

88%

First-year retention

6,083

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

45:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

Certificate

Programs and majors offered 8

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Health Professions 2

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate 1,407 graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate 1,395 graduates

Engineering Technologies 1

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate 1,439 graduates

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 1

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General Certificate 944 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 2

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Certificate 457 graduates
Computer Graphics Certificate 110 graduates

Construction Trades 2

Plumbing Technology Certificate 272 graduates
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other Certificate 59 graduates

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 88%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 45:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Certificates under 1 year: 4,357
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 1,726

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 9,747
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 9,747
Full-time, fall 2024: 100%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 14,259
Full-time, 2024-25: 100%
Size category: 5,000 to 9,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 47%
Men: 53%
Hispanic or Latino: 100%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online: 28%
Students taking some online courses: 55%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Large city
Academic calendar: Differs by program
CEO: Gustavo Cordoba
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates
For veterans and service members: Dedicated veterans contact