by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Full Sail University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Full Sail University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, Full Sail University has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Florida, the average is 70.38%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Full Sail University | 61% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Florida | 70.38% |
There were approximately 3,864 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 27% of the cohort graduated. After six years 33% had completed their degree, and 33% after eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Full Sail University graduation rate 33%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Full Sail University? The standard length of time for most students is 4.03 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 3,671 | 31% |
| Six Years | 3,864 | 33% |
| Eight Years | 0 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 7,901 | 67% |
Approximately 7901 students or 67% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 7901 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
373 transferred to another institution.
Full Sail University lost contact with the remaining 7528 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 373 | 4.7% |
| Dropped Out | 7,528 | 95.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 36% |
| Asian | 62% |
| Black / African-American | 29% |
| Hawaiian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| International | 86% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 43% |
| Unknown | 35% |
| White | 47% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Full Sail University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Full Sail University represent 77% of the students in the class of 2015, and 66.95% of Full Sail University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 27%, first-time students in the Full Sail University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Full Sail University graduation rate was 29%, and by the eight year mark, 29% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Full Sail University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 27% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 29% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 47.82% |
6475 first-time / full-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
298 transferred to another institution.
Full Sail University lost contact with the remaining 6177 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 298 | 4.60% |
| Dropped Out | 6,177 | 95.40% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Full Sail University first-time, part-time students.
2736 Full Sail University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.01% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 47%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 47%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Full Sail University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 47% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 47% | 55.07% |
1426 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
75 transferred to another institution.
Full Sail University lost contact with the remaining 1351 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 75 | 5.26% |
| Dropped Out | 1,351 | 94.74% |
Unfortunately, we don’t have access to data on Full Sail University returning, part-time students.
