PrivateSuburbanFull Sail University
Winter Park, Florida 32792-7429
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Major research university
Full Sail University is a private suburban institution in Winter Park, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A large campus of 25.2K undergraduates with a 31:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,219 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,759.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Full Sail University was founded by Jon Phelps in Dayton, Ohio, in 1979.
- •It relocated to Orlando, Florida, in 1980 and added new courses to its core recording arts program.
- •In 1989, Full Sail moved to its current location at Winter Park, Florida; the following year, it was accredited to grant specialized associate degrees.
- •Full Sail Studios Arch Enrollment doubled between 1989 and 1991 at a time of increased interest in film and media studies.
- •The university had financial difficulties in 1992 and its growth slowed.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,038
Programs (75)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
179
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment