- 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 38,526 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 38,526 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,796
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Full Sail University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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, for profit
Total Faculty
2,135 staff
188 staff
Student Body
The student population of Full Sail University has grown by 77% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Full Sail University diversity score of 0.75 is equal to the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
38,526 students
1,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
38,526 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
366 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
36,652 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,874 students
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
29%
19%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
41%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $22,796 is more than the state average of $15,490. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,796
$15,490
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,677
$5,500
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: 2024 (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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