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Winter Park, FL · Lakeland, FL
| Full Sail University | Southeastern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,875/yr | $31,942/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $38,738/yr | $29,498/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $38,162/yr | $29,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $38,181/yr | $31,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $40,236/yr | $34,795/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $41,762/yr | $34,482/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $11,130/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $21,072/yr | $8,920/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $530/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $7,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $47,530/yr | $49,329/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,906/yr | $32,950/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,906/yr | $32,950/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 53% |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,800 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 2,080 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 1,034 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 50% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Required |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Required |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 44% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 53% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,219/yr | $46,744/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,089–$62,244 | $28,202–$63,763 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 49% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 48% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $31,917/yr | $36,314/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 35% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 34% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.6% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,373/yr | $41,826/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 42% · Communications Technologies 16% · Computer & Information Sciences 10% | Theology & Religious Vocations 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 42% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communications Technologies — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Programming — $67,539/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $80,049/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 2.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 25,777 | 4,813 |
| Students per professor | 32 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,392 | 1,338 |
| Average professor pay | $5,970/mo | $7,041/mo |
| Full-time professors | 91% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $21,350 | $39,372 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1972 | 1935 |
| Public or private | For-profit | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| Men | 67% | 40% |
| Women | 33% | 60% |
| White students | 35% | 53% |
| Black students | 32% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 23% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 5% | 4.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 39% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 54% | 8.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,330/yr | $3,698/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $10.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 1,806 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,420/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Other academic year | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Assemblies of God Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 2 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 103 | 469 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $272,869 | $10.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $272,869 | $11.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $52,448 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.