C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Full Sail is a private university offering master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees that prepare students for careers in entertainment media. Degree programs include computer animation, game development, recording arts, and show production. Its campus is located in Winter Park, about 10 miles north of Orlando. Web Site www.fullsail.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 8,921 Women Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 0% Not available Average Freshman Award $5,777 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $63,978
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Continuous General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 946 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Winter Park Population 28,000 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Orlando STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 84.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office High School Program SAT or ACT High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Mathematics Science SAT Subject Tests Only Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3300 University Boulevard City, State, Zip Winter Park, FL 32792-7437 Phone (407) 679-6333 Fax (407) 678-0070 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@fullsail.com No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $150 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Minimum "A" average in Algebra II recommended for some freshmen SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Books and Supplies Tuition and Fees Other Expenses Room and Board Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification On a rolling basis Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 016812 Free PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 0% 4,496 (74.4%) of freshmen 2,128 (47.3%) of applicants 1,941 (91.2%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $5,777 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 653 (33.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,422 Received by 1,781 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,052 Received by 338 (17.4%) of aid recipients 626 (10.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,121 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 7,337 (66.3%) of undergraduates 6,925 (94.4%) of applicants 6,174 (89.2%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $7,921 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 2,171 (35.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,212 Received by 5,656 (91.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,730 Received by 1,483 (24.0%) of aid recipients 1,291 (11.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,572
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 85% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $63,978 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 20.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Awards None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $1,380
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Continuous Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Cinematography and Film/Video Production Communication and Media Studies, Other Computer Graphics Computer Programming, Specific Applications Computer Teacher Education Creative Writing Design and Applied Arts, Other Design and Visual Communications, General E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce Film/Cinema/Video Studies Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other Graphic Communications, General Graphic Design Music Management Music Theory and Composition Recording Arts Technology/Technician Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees None Accelerated program, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 946 Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Art/Fine Arts Business Administration and Management--General Computer Art and Design Educational Media/Instructional Technology Entertainment Management Game Design and Development Graphic Design Internet and Interactive Multimedia Journalism Marketing Media Studies Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Winter Park Population 28,000 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Orlando 190 acres Temperature 72 average low in January, 90 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 12 miles from campus in Orlando 7 miles from campus in Orlando 3 miles from campus in Winter Park HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Not offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 8,921 Women Men Full-Time Undergraduates Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 84.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018