Full Sail University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Full Sail University is a large four-year, private for-profit school with 26,740 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1979 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Winter Park, Florida.

Academic Offerings

Full Sail University will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
31
Full Sail University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Broadcasting, Art, Film and Acting, and Music. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Full Sail University student retention rate is fair at 76% (above Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Full Sail University is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Full Sail University is quite disappointing - 34:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, around $26,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Full Sail University beyond tuition are roughly $3,900; this comes to $30,300 a year.

Read the details about Full Sail University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Full Sail University is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Full Sail University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (407) 679-0100 or check Full Sail University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Full Sail University provides a distance learning option.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Full Sail University.

Based on the college crime information, Full Sail University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Full Sail University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Full Sail University
3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, Florida
32792-7429, USA
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