Full Sail University, FL
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Full Sail University Rankings
Affordability42
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Full Sail University
44%
Bachelor’s
44%
Associate’s
13%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing1%
Communication, Journalism8%
Communications Technologies21%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies14%
Visual and Performing Arts46%
Admissions
Getting into Full Sail University
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Full Sail University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Full Sail University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
24%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 62% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 20% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 24% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 33% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Full Sail University
64%
Retention Rate
<1%
Transfer Rate
41%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 16% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 28% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27% | 46% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 36% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Full Sail University
87%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Full Sail University
18,545
Undergraduates
61%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
1,593
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 28% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 72% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 9% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Full Sail University, FL
Herzing University-Winter Park
1 miles, NW
Florida Career College-Orlando
3 miles, S
Rollins College
3 miles, W