With degree programs in the worlds of music and recording, film and television, games, tech, design, and sports media, Full Sail University is dedicated to students who want more than the status quo. Our career-focused approach prepares students with real-world industry experience and the creative problem-solving skills they need to follow their dreams.
We're not your average university. Our online and on-campus degree programs are accelerated, courses are project-based, and curriculum is hands-on. That means students can start and finish school faster, build a strong portfolio, and learn industry skills from professors with extensive, up-to-date experience in their field.
Located in sunny Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail was founded in 1979. Throughout our history, Full Sail has received accolades including awards for top schools in game design, game development, music, film, graphic design, and animation, and has been named "School/College of the Year" by FAPSC. Full Sail's graduates have earned credits that include work on Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and The Game Awards nominated and winning projects.
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You must have a standard High School diploma or GED from a recognized and accredited school to begin a degree program at Full Sail. Two letters of recommendation are also suggested, but not required.
The first step in the enrollment process is to schedule an interview with an Admissions Representative; this will give you the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have, and, most importantly, determine whether Full Sail is right for you.
You can contact Full Sail's Admissions Department at: 800.226.7625 toll free or at 407.679.6333. Admissions Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM ET.
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Academic Programs
Our accelerated degree programs contain more credit hours per month, allowing students to graduate in approximately half the time of a traditional bachelor's program. That means student schedules are full-time, round-the-clock, which also prepares them for the 24/7 nature of a fast-paced industry.
Courses are designed in a specific order, so that instructors understand where students are in their educational journey and students can avoid class registration stress.
Students learn more than just theory at Full Sail. They learn to do and to create with industry-standard methods and equipment. Along the way, students build polished, professional portfolios with projects that demonstrate their real-world experience in their field, like creating a short film, a video game, music, 3D art, or a cybersecurity plan.
Majors and Degrees Offered
MUSIC & RECORDING:
Audio Production
Music Production
Recording Arts
GAMES:
Game Art
Game Design
Game Development
Simulation & Visualization
ART & DESIGN:
Computer Animation
Digital Arts & Design
Graphic Design
FILM & TELEVISION:
Digital Cinematography
Film
Show Production
TECHNOLOGY:
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Mobile Development
Simulation & Visualization
Web Development
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS:
Media Communications
Creative Writing BFA
BUSINESS:
Digital Marketing
Entertainment Business
Music Business
SPORTS:
Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting
Sports Marketing & Media
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:1
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with Terminal Degree
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Radio and Television.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Graphic Communications, Other.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant.
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
Recording Arts Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drawing.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Graphic Design.
Intermedia/Multimedia.
Music Management and Merchandising.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
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Our tuition is structured to include expenses such as Project LaunchBox - a personal technology package, customized to each degree. Tuition also includes textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, and other traditional fees.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Full Sail University has a dedicated financial aid department to help walk students and their families through each stage of the process.
We also offer several scholarships for qualified students including:
The Academic Advantage Scholarship, designed to offer assistance to deserving individuals passionate about a career in the entertainment and media industry.
The Dedication Scholarship, designed to encourage and develop future entertainment and media professionals who demonstrate true dedication to achieving excellence within their chosen career path.
The Emerging Technology Scholarship, designed to identify individuals who are exceptionally talented in their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, academically successful, and passionate about emerging technology industries.
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Need-Based
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Full Sail students are creative, dreamers, idea people, and big-picture thinkers. They're also creators, makers, and doers. Our students are here for something different than the average college experience, they're true originals here to chase a big dream.
Collaboration is key here. Students work on big projects together and develop relationships that could have a significant impact on their future career. Students often work across degree programs, contributing to each other's work and making it even better than before.
The international student population at Full Sail also contributes to a more diverse, more creative, more innovative community. Over the past five years, we're proud to have students come to Full Sail from 117 different countries.
Full Sail has a variety of student organizations including the Black Student Union, International Student Society, Korean Culture Club, Cosplay Club, and Spark, our student-led production company.
Armada is Full Sail's collegiate-level varsity esports team. With the support and involvement of students, faculty, staff, and graduates, Full Sail Armada teams compete across a variety of games throughout the year. The team hosts tournaments and meetups, and travels for competitions ? all with the mission of bringing competitive gamers together.
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4,628
Demographics
100% are full time
0% are part time
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Full Sail's campus is designed to replicate real-world industry environments. That includes a Hollywood-style backlot and soundstages, professional recording studios, live venues, art studios, and the largest collegiate esports venue in the US. We've also invested in building unique technology environments, with specialized labs for AR/VR, 3D printing and fabrication, simulations, user-experience testing, and smart technology.
Our campus is a creative community where students collaborate and make meaningful connections with other passionate, like-minded people. We're committed to fostering a community by bringing together alumni, industry professionals, and employers for networking events, live-streamed lectures, collaborative project opportunities, and a lot more for our students.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The Full Sail campus is located in Winter Park, Florida, an area with several other nearby colleges, known for its good food, charming downtown, parks, museums, and overall Old Florida feel.
Campus is also a short drive from Orlando, a city brimming with culture, nightlife, beautiful parks, and breathtaking botanical gardens. Less than a couple hours away, there are enough sandy beaches, theme parks, and outdoor pursuits to never run out of weekend adventures and day trips.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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