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Full Sail University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 36 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Full Sail University 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.

Full Sail University 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Full Sail is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 48%.

Full Sail boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , 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 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,687

Cost of attendance at Full Sail University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,687

Cost of attendance at Full Sail University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Full Sail University received on average $9,981 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.

$9,981
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,055 51% $4,973 $10,220,188
Other Federal Grant 2,055 51% $5,067 $10,412,019
State Grant/Scholarships 191 5% $2,172 $414,930
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,957 48% $8,498 $16,630,859
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,751 68% $9,981 $27,457,808

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Full Sail University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Full Sail University students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.7%.

40.0%

  • asian 68.8% 75 students
  • African American 27.4% 374 students
  • white 46.1% 961 students
  • unknown 33.4% 247 students
  • hawaiian 65.0% 13 students
  • hispanic 47.3% 361 students
  • International Students 86.8% 59 students
  • Mixed Race 31.8% 93 students

Service Offerings

Full Sail University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Full Sail University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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