Full Sail University

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About Full Sail University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: for-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: national

Full Sail University is a large private university located on a suburban campus in Winter Park, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,187, and admissions are selective. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 36:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,687.

Winter Park, FL

$25,687

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

76%

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

26k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

36:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

37%

Unknown

9%

Black

27%

Hispanic

18%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

51%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

64

Total Online Enrollment

25,607

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

19% On-campus

81% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold94% online

AssociateCheck Bold75% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold75% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold85% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,067
State Grant Aid$2,172
Institution Grant Aid$8,498
Pell Grant Aid$4,895

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Other Sports

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
11Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.