Full Sail University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4833 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1351 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1273 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 2 | In Winter Park |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 25,777
- Graduates
- 1,392
- Male:Female Ratio
- 66:34
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.fullsail.edu
Full Sail University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Full Sail University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,408 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
22,753 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Full Sail University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9416 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8741 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 5285 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 1851 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1085 (4%) |
| Asian | 513 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 137 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 71 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Full Sail University is $37,848 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $38,738 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $38,162 |
| $48-75K | $38,181 |
| $75-110K | $40,236 |
| $110K+ | $41,762 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,906 | $19,401 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,906 | $19,401 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,906 | $19,401 |
Full Sail University majors
Full Sail University has granted 3,725 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 596 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Full Sail University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | 33 | 440 | 99 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 48 | 359 | |
| Digital Arts | 44 | 307 | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 296 | 45 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 37 | 297 | |
| Music Technology | 29 | 281 | |
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 24 | 274 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 | 206 | 59 |
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 34 | 235 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 32 | 203 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 7 | 54 | 143 |
| Computer Science | 46 | 152 | |
| Communications Technology & Technician | 185 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | 60 | 61 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | 114 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 5 | 112 | |
| Music Management | 11 | 100 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 38 | 53 | 7 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | 27 | 64 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 82 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | 29 | 17 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | 43 | |
| Journalism | 41 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 29 | ||
| Knowledge Management | 28 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4 | 23 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 25 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 23 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 13 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Computational Science | 7 | ||
| Computer Programming, Other | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | ||
| Informatics | 4 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | ||
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 731 | 3,725 | 596 |
Full Sail University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Full Sail University has published 53 scientific papers with 201 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Engineering, Art & Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mathematics, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 | 14 |
| 2016 | 3 | 8 |
| 2017 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 3 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 | 20 |
| 2023 | 2 | 19 |
| 2024 | 6 | 41 |
| 2025 | 2 | 41 |
Full Sail University alumni
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Kaká
- Occupations
- diplomatwriterassociation football player
- Biography
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Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, commonly known as Kaká ( Brazilian Portuguese: [kaˈka] ) or Ricardo Kaká, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Kaká was known for his explosive pace, dribbling, passing, and goalscoring, and is considered one of the greatest players of all time. With success for both club and country, he is one of the ten players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.
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Adam Wingard
- Occupations
- actorfilm screenwritercinematographerscreenwriterfilm editor
- Biography
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Adam Wingard is an American filmmaker. He has served as a film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer, actor, and composer on numerous American films.
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Alex Vincent
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Alexander Vincent LoScialpo is an American actor, writer and sound engineer. He is known for his role as Andy Barclay in the Child's Play franchise, having played the character in Child's Play (1988), Child's Play 2 (1990), Curse of Chucky (2013), Cult of Chucky (2017) and again for the Syfy/USA Network television series Chucky (2021–2024).
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London on da Track
- Occupations
- composersongwriterrapperrecord producer
- Biography
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London Tyler Holmes, known professionally as London on da Track, is an American record producer and rapper. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug, and has also produced songs for Kodak Black, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Lil Wayne, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, Birdman, Saweetie, Sfera Ebbasta, Post Malone, T.I., G-Eazy, 50 Cent, Summer Walker, Roddy Ricch and Ariana Grande, among others.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 2,476 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3300 University Blvd Winter Park, Florida, 32792-7429 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 4076790100 |