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Full Sail University

#2336 in US ranking Winter Park, FL
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,115
Tuition & fees
$26,417
Avg. aid
$6,711
Receiving aid
92%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$33,111
1 yr after graduation

What does Full Sail University offer in terms of athletics?

Full Sail's student experience is not centered on a conventional varsity athletics program. Prospective students should not assume NCAA teams, conference competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships are available.

There are recreational and competitive activities outside varsity sports. Full Sail Armada is associated with the university's esports community, while student groups can offer other ways to participate in activities with peers. The level of competition, membership rules, and availability of any particular team or recreation option can change. A student seeking a specific sport should verify the current roster and participation requirements rather than equating a club or esports activity with varsity athletics.

What student groups and Associations are available at Full Sail University?

Full Sail students can connect through organizations built around shared interests, identities, and activities. Examples identified in campus information include the Student Community Association, International Student Society, Armada, Loud Ladies, and 3300+Climbing.

These names point to different forms of involvement: community activities, connections among international students, esports, and interest-based groups. Membership and meeting arrangements should be checked with the current student-organization directory, particularly by online students who may not be able to attend an in-person meeting. A recognized student group also differs from a for-credit class or an institution-run support office.

Who studies at Full Sail University?

Full Sail enrolled 27,169 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body includes first-time applicants, transfer entrants, online learners, and adults returning to education, so the overall enrollment count should not be mistaken for the number physically on the Winter Park campus.

There were 3,761 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 3,078 transfer-in entrants in the 2024-25 figures. Students ages 25 to 29 formed a substantial group, with 6,883 enrolled; another 5,039 were ages 30 to 34. Those counts make clear that a new student is not necessarily entering a classroom composed only of recent high school graduates.

Reported geographic origins were 22% Florida residents and 77% residents of other U.S. states. That distribution should be read in light of Full Sail's online enrollment, rather than as evidence that most campus students recently moved to Winter Park. Reported racial and ethnic counts also span multiple groups, including Black, White, and Hispanic or Latino students. These institution-wide descriptions do not establish the composition of an individual class or program.

How does student life look like at Full Sail University?

Full Sail student life combines a commuter campus with a substantial online population and an academic schedule oriented toward production work. For campus students, opportunities to meet peers may arise through classes, shared projects, student organizations, and scheduled events rather than residence-hall life.

That distinction matters when evaluating daily routines. A campus student may need to plan travel around class, project, and event times; an online student should ask which activities and support services can be accessed remotely. Full Sail has a veterans affairs office, and its career services are available to undergraduates. Students who expect on-site medical care or personal counseling should verify what services and outside referrals are currently available rather than assuming they are included in the campus experience.

What libraries are available to students at Full Sail University?

The Full Sail University Library is an academic resource for students seeking research materials and study space. Reported campus information identifies two libraries and indicates that students can reserve study rooms.

Library resources matter beyond finding a place to work: students in media and technology programs may need help locating credible research, understanding usage rights, and finding sources for written or production assignments. Online students should check which databases, electronic materials, research assistance, and account services their enrollment permits them to use remotely. Reported library study areas are not open around the clock, so students planning late-night work should check current hours and alternative approved workspaces.

Full Sail University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

27169

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

3761

Total staff

668 full time, 68 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Full Sail University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 25,777
Graduate: 1,392

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 27,169

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 1,157
Men: 2,604

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 5,042
Black or African American: 8,240
White: 9,013
American Indian or Alaska Native: 188
Asian: 452
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 69
Two or more races: 1,753
Unknown: 1,018

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.