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Full Sail University was founded in 1979 as Full Sail Real World Education. It was established by Jon Phelps as a recording studio workshop. The university adopted its present name on March 24, 2008. Full Sail University's campus is spread out across an area of more than 175 acres in Winter Park, Florida. The university confers various associates, bachelors and masters degrees to its students.
Darren Lynn Bousman, the director of Saw II, Saw III, and Saw IV; Sangam Gupta, the Chief Executive Officer of Trine Games; David Farmer, the Sound Designer of King Kong; and JD Harmeyer, the Media Producer of The Howard Stern Show all attended Full Sail.
The campus of Full Sail is in Winter Park, FL, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Full Sail include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Full Sail is known for its programs in design, music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and computer science and engineering.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Full Sail maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,150 students enrolled (22,128 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Full Sail are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Full Sail Real World Education (Full Sail) provides its students with extensive instruction in creative media, offering Baccalaureate of Science Degrees in Game Design and Development, Entertainment Business, Film, Digital Art and Design and Computer Animation together with Associate of Science Degrees in Recording Arts and Show Production and Touring. Full SailĘs unique style of training is geared to maximize hands-on experience and provide solid, practical knowledge that will further graduatesĘ realization of career goals in the media communications and the entertainment media industries.
Full SailĘs educational philosophy is based upon three simple, vital principles.
1. Provide hands-on training on current, industry-respected equipment.
2. Center the education in the heart of the industry that it serves.
3. Staff the school with instructors who are current professionals, active in their respective fields of expertise."
More complete details are provided below.
Full Sail University
3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792-7429
General Phone: (407) 679-0100
http://www.fullsail.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 1,343 | recording arts tech, animation and special effects |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 501 | cinematography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 477 | computer programming, computer graphics, computer support |
| Business and Management | 273 | business |
| Liberal Arts | 243 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 214 | theatre design |
| Music | 186 | music management |
Number of programs and degrees for Full Sail in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,674 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,298 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Full Sail had a total enrollment of 6,150 students (22,128 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 56% |
| (Foreign Students) | 44% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winter Park, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,296 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,296 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
Financial Aid:
Full Sail participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2362100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 141 | $53,887 | 55 | $52,177 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 80 | $40,418 | 35 | $39,583 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 291 | $33,456 | 50 | $32,913 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 512 | $40,171 | 140 | $42,148 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Full Sail Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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