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Flagler College was established in 1968, and is a private, four-year college of liberal arts situated in St. Augustine, Florida. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 15 acres. US News & World Report has ranked the college as one among the southeast region's best comprehensive liberal arts colleges. Flagler College offers majors in over 21 streams and minors in over 25 streams of study. Several pre-professional programs are also available. The college is home to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
Flagler College’s athletics department fields more than 10 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. They are nicknamed as the Saints. They participate in sports including tennis, soccer, golf, cross country, and baseball.
The main campus of Flagler is in Saint Augustine, FL (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Flagler offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, drama and performing arts, and fine arts.
Flagler does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 40% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
In 2007, the school had 2,537 enrolled students.
Flagler makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Flagler belong to the Division II Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The principal focus of the College's academic program is undergraduate education in selected liberal and pre-professional studies; thus, the role of teaching is central to the College's mission.
The purposes of the academic program are to provide opportunities for general and specialized learning; to assist students in preparing for careers; and to aid qualified students in pursuing graduate and professional studies.
The objectives of the student life program at Flagler are to establish appropriate standards of conduct and to promote activities that will contribute to the development of self-discipline, integrity, and leadership.
Flagler College was established as a memorial to Henry M. Flagler. The Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by Mr. Flagler, serves as a reminder of his enterprise, diligence, and commitment to high standards. The College is pledged to the preservation and use of this facility and other historic and architecturally unique campus structures."
More complete details are provided below.
Flagler College
74 King Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
General Phone: (904) 829-6481
http://www.flagler.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 121 | political science, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 89 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 66 | communication and journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | elementary school teaching, education of hearing impaired, secondary teaching, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Design | 29 | graphic design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | sports and fitness management |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts studies |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | public administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Flagler in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 483 | 20 |
In 2007, Flagler had a total enrollment of 2,537 students (2,496 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 65% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Flagler offers campus housing for 804 of its 2,496 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Augustine, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,353 | 933 | 40% | 534 | 57% |
| Men | 827 | 447 | 54% | 200 | 45% |
| Women | 1,526 | 486 | 32% | 334 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,810 |
| Room and board | $ 6,310 |
| Room charge | $ 2,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Flagler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 789300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $66,857 | 3 | $64,250 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,606 | 6 | $57,333 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $50,125 | 21 | $45,899 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $43,810 | 5 | $34,700 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $52,915 | 35 | $47,832 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 70 | 138 |
| Basketball | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 46 | 79 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Flagler Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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