Located near Orlando, Florida, Full Sail University provides an education in entertainment that can be applied directly to the industry. Ranked within the Top 5 of Film and Gaming Schools in the country, Full Sail is dedicated to providing their students with a project-based education that can be utilized immediately after graduation. Their campus reflects this technological and media focus with computer animation centers, film facilities, and an HD studio. While studying on campus is fascinating, online degrees are offered in Computer Animation, Creative Writing for Entertainment, Music Business, and many other fields.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1979
• Type – Private
• Undergraduate students Fall 2009 – 6,730
• Graduate/ professional students Fall 2009 - 777
• Average class size – Lecture: 120, Lab Class: up to 24
• Acceptance rate – Open Admissions Policy
• Application fee - $75
• 2009 - 2010Tuition and Fees - $27,985
Top Degrees Offered
Full Sail University offers many media-related associate, bachelors, and master’s degrees. The most popular associate degrees are recording arts technology and technical theatre. The top bachelor degrees are cinematography and film, music management and merchandising, and animation. Master degrees are offered in entertainment business and game design. Online bachelors and master’s degrees are offered for completion at home or in the office.
Accreditation
Full Sail University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. They are also licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and the Florida Department of Education.
Famous Alumni
Notable alumni include Leslie Brathwaite (GRAMMY- winning mixing engineer), Troy Devolld (Emmy-nominated supervising producer), and Kristifir Klein (set modeling lead at Pixar Animation Studios).
