Full Sail University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,417

0.418% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,879

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

26,421

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.9%

2,199 Graduates

About

Full Sail University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Full Sail University were Human Computer Interaction (572 degrees awarded), Other Audiovisual Communications Technology (382 degrees), and Digital Arts (376 degrees).

In 2023, 7,482 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Full Sail University. 33.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,968 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,709 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Full Sail University is $26,417, which is $1,842 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Full Sail University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 9,217 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Full Sail University is $26,417, which is $1,842 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,879.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Full Sail University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,417

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Full Sail University was $26,417. The cost of tuition at Full Sail University is $1,842 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Full Sail University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,879

2023 Value

7.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Full Sail University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,879. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Full Sail University grew by 7.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Full Sail University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,400

Room and Board

$530

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Full Sail University was of $8,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $530. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Full Sail University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Full Sail University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.46% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Full Sail University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Full Sail University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 9217 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Full Sail University had a total enrollment of 26,421 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Full Sail University is 26,421 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Full Sail University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Full Sail University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.6% White, 30.7% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Two or More Races, 1.92% Asian, 0.689% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Full Sail University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (18%), followed by Black or African American Female (17%) and White Male (16.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Full Sail University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Full Sail University is 26,421 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Full Sail University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Full Sail University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Full Sail University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Full Sail University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Full Sail University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,680 enrolled students
Black or African American
8,100 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,964 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Full Sail University is 36.6% White, 30.7% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Two or More Races, 1.92% Asian, 0.689% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.223% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,116 students (4.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,536 fewer women than men received degrees from Full Sail University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Full Sail University is white (2,968 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,709 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Full Sail University is Human Computer Interaction (572 degrees awarded), followed by Other Audiovisual Communications Technology (382 degrees) and Digital Arts (376 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Full Sail University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (1,156 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (3,158 degrees), and English (454 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Full Sail University are Other managers (300,314 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (266,652 people), Postsecondary teachers (168,733 people), Secondary school teachers (165,092 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,607 people).

The most specialized majors at Full Sail University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (1,156 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (3,158 degrees), English (454 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,009 degrees), and Communications (651 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Full Sail University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Full Sail University are Communication Technologies (1,156 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (3,158 degrees), English (454 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,009 degrees), and Communications (651 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Full Sail University are Elementary & secondary schools (491,506 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (303,984 people), Computer Systems Design (200,785 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (173,888 people), and Construction (108,459 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Full Sail University.

Most Common (2023)

Human Computer Interaction
572 degrees awarded
Other Audiovisual Communications Technology
382 degrees awarded
Digital Arts
376 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Full Sail University was Human Computer Interaction with 572 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Full Sail University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,009

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,473

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,009 degrees were awarded to men at Full Sail University, which is 2.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,473).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Full Sail University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 793 degrees were awarded to men at Full Sail University in Human Computer Interaction, which is 7.55 times more than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Full Sail University in Other Design & Applied Arts, which is 1.99 times more than the 125 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Full Sail University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Full Sail University is Female and Asian (90.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.59% of graduates (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,968 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,709 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,419 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Full Sail University is white (2,968 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,709 degrees).

9.25% of degree recipients (692 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
2,061 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1,088 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
945 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Full Sail University is white male (2,061 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (1,088 degrees).

Operations

Full Sail University employs 479 Professors, 159 Associate professors and 145 No academic ranks. Most academics at Full Sail University are Male Professor (350), Female Professor (129), and Male No academic rank (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Full Sail University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 974 employees, Management, with 324 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 110 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$176M

2023 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Full Sail University paid a median of $176M in salaries, a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.09% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.19% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$53M

Instructional Salaries

783

Number of Employees

In 2023, Full Sail University paid a total of $53M to 783 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

479 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

974 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Full Sail University were Professor with 479 employees, Associate professor with 159 employees, and No academic rank with 145 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Full Sail University were Office and Administrative Support with 974 employees, Management with 324 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 110 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Full Sail University was Male Professor with 350 employees, Female Professor with 129 employees, and Male No academic rank with 120 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Full Sail University.

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