Flagler College — College Profile

About

Flagler College is best known for its stunning main campus anchored by the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, a Gilded Age National Historic Landmark in the heart of Saint Augustine, Florida. This private liberal arts college boasts particularly strong programs in business administration, graphic design, education, and coastal environmental science, all supported by small class sizes and close faculty mentorship. Student life offers a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere paired with a vibrant coastal lifestyle, where undergraduates balance academics with surfing and exploring the historic downtown district. Uniquely integrated into the nation's oldest city, Flagler sets itself apart by providing students direct access to hands-on learning opportunities in historic preservation, hospitality, and marine conservation right outside the classroom.

Wikipedia:Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. The school was founded in 1968 and offers 44 undergraduate majors and two master's programs. It also operated the Flagler College – Tallahassee Campus from 2000 to 2024.

Location

Saint Augustine, FL, 32084 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

JAX · Jacksonville

47 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$45,744

Avg net price

$30,525

Room & board

$15,130

Tuition

$29,900

Books & supplies

$1,260/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$21,733

$30–48k

$23,129

$48–75k

$25,521

$75–110k

$29,663

$110k+

$37,909

Admissions

Admit rate

81%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1084

Reading 510–620

Math 450–570

ACT midpoint

Composite 19–25

English 18–25

Math 16–22

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Flagler College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

56%

4-yr on-time completion

45%

1st-yr retention

76%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

59%

Transferred

31%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

10%

Median earnings (6yr)

$41,963

Median earnings (10yr)

$49,483

Median debt

$24,250

Monthly loan payment

$257

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,500–$26,725

Debt (90th percentile)

$32,000

Student Body

Men 32%Women 68%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

29%

First-generation

28%

Median family income

$53,601

Independent students

18%

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

15%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$41,963

10 years after entry

$49,483

Business Administration, Management and Operations69

Psychology, General61

Criminology37

Natural Resources Conservation and Research33

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32

Design and Applied Arts27

Accounting and Related Services25

Marketing25

Journalism24

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication22

Fine and Studio Arts22

History21

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17

Hospitality Administration/Management17

English Language and Literature, General16

Public Administration16

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Institutional

Endowment

$95M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

49%

Avg faculty salary

$7,796/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,177