Full Sail University is a private for-profit 4-year college in Winter Park, Florida with 25,777 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $37,401 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Full Sail University acceptance rate and admissions
Full Sail University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Full Sail University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $27,145 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $47,115 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $37,401 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $37,401 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,714 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Full Sail University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $40,548 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 67% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Full Sail University majors and what graduates earn
Full Sail University awarded bachelor's degrees in 26 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($93,410).
All 26 majors at Full Sail University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer engineering | 53 | $69,733 | $93,410 | $32,253 |
| Computer Programming | 5 | n/a | $83,694 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 13 | n/a | $80,909 | $21,429 |
| Computer science | 152 | $53,340 | $77,512 | $26,000 |
| IT and network administration | 105 | $60,538 | $62,381 | $40,821 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 45 | $59,250 | $59,181 | $37,251 |
| Marketing | 60 | $44,362 | $57,954 | $38,625 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 440 | $35,023 | $45,823 | $32,882 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 324 | $36,655 | $44,962 | $34,822 |
| Communication | 114 | $33,743 | $44,933 | $37,271 |
| Theater | 43 | $38,704 | $44,878 | $19,164 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 471 | $38,941 | $44,012 | $36,279 |
| Public relations and advertising | 29 | $41,638 | $42,719 | $36,561 |
| Music | 281 | $33,026 | $39,466 | $27,084 |
| Arts management | 158 | $36,700 | $38,847 | $36,553 |
| Fine and studio arts | 274 | $27,721 | $38,124 | $30,783 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 185 | $26,614 | $36,898 | $20,500 |
| Art and design, general | 307 | $29,577 | $36,870 | $30,766 |
| Film and photography | 441 | $28,554 | $33,579 | $31,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 203 | $27,906 | $33,429 | $34,737 |
| Computational Science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Full Sail University
12 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 12 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts management | Master's | 143 | $36,441 | $41,000 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's | 99 | $40,693 | $41,000 |
| Graphic and industrial design | Master's | 64 | $48,146 | $41,000 |
| Marketing | Master's | 61 | $51,445 | $41,000 |
| Film and photography | Master's | 59 | $33,493 | $52,091 |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 46 | $47,593 | $41,000 |
| Journalism | Master's | 41 | $43,296 | $41,000 |
| Management information systems | Master's | 28 | $69,141 | $40,527 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 25 | $42,992 | $41,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 23 | $63,948 | $40,410 |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 0 | $39,397 | $40,527 |
Students and location
- 25,777 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 33% women, 67% men
- 32 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Full Sail University?
No. Full Sail University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Full Sail University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $27,145. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $37,401 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Full Sail University?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Full Sail University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $40,548 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.