Full Sail University

3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • For over twenty-five years, Full Sail Real World Education has been an industry leader in entertainment media and education. Full Sail�s degree programs offer intensive career training in Game Development, Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Recording Arts, and Show Production.

School Highlights

Full Sail University serves 25,622 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 25,622 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,796
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Full Sail University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 2,135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Full Sail University
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
2,135 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Full Sail University has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Full Sail University diversity score of 0.74 is equal to the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
25,622 students
818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
25,622 students
512 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
306 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
263 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
24,187 students
487 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,435 students
85 students
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Florida All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
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% Asian
28%
19%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
17%
29%
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% White
6%
5%
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% Hawaiian
37%
36%
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% Two or more races
9%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3998%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $22,796 is more than the state average of $16,554. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,796
$16,554
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,677
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Full Sail's Bachelor's and Associate's Degrees for creative minds include Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Development, Recording Arts, and Show Production & Touring. Regardless of which program at our school you choose, one of Full Sail's fundamental goals is to encourage the union of art and technology. If you're looking to launch a career in music, film, video games, design, or animation, you've come to the right place. Over the past 27 years, Full Sail Real World Education has built a reputation as one of the premier media arts colleges in the world. Throughout the entertainment industry, Full Sail graduates have made their names working on award-winning films and albums, acclaimed video games and design projects, live productions, and more. Thousands of talented artists from around the globe are attracted to Full Sail because of its unique educational environment. Full Sail's student body of over 5,000 comes from 37 countries worldwide. Students from nations as diverse as Japan, India, Mexico, Belgium, Sweden, Iceland, Kenya, Canada, and South Korea have chosen Full Sail to launch their careers in the entertainment media industry. Full Sail's newly redesigned Media Center, where we've assembled the books, magazines, movies, and technology you need to research a project, study for that important test, keep in touch with friends, family, and classmates, connect to the Internet with your laptop, or just relax and take a break on one of our comfy couches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Full Sail University cost?
Full Sail University's private state tuition is approximately $22,796.
What is Full Sail University's ranking?
Full Sail University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 25,622 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,796
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,538 per year for in-state students and $10,584 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,554 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Florida is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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