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Flagler College Tallahassee

Overview of Flagler College Tallahassee

The campus of Flagler is in Tallahassee, FL, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Flagler include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.

Flagler Selectivity

Admission at Flagler is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 434 students enrolled (422 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement The aim of Flagler College is to provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students acquire knowledge, exercise good citizenship, and adhere to high ethical standards. The principal focus of the College's academic program is under¼graduate 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 opportu¼nities 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 activi¼ties 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. Distinctive Characteristics ò Flagler College is small. ò Flagler College offers a limited number of academic programs. ò Flagler College seeks a faculty dedicated to undergraduate teaching. ò Flagler College maintains high standards of personal conduct. ò Flagler College serves the full-time, traditional college-age student. ò Flagler College seeks to use community resources. ò Flagler College maintains unique campus structures. ò Flagler College practices prudent management of resources. ò Flagler College provides a friendly campus environment"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Flagler

Flagler College Tallahassee
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
General Phone: (850) 201-8070
http://www.flagler.edu

Flagler Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management82business management, accounting
Education and Teaching59elementary school teaching, special ed

Number of programs and degrees for Flagler in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1414

Flagler Student Body

In 2007-2008, Flagler had a total enrollment of 434 students (422 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black22%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-2117%
22-2423%
25-2926%
30-3411%
35-3910%
40-4911%
50-641%

Flagler Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Tallahassee, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Flagler Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Flagler Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Flagler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 789301)

Flagler Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track83

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year7$53,6992*
All faculty totalacademic year8$54,4343$54,625

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Flagler Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

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Flagler Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Flagler Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Flagler % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Flagler % of degrees in education and teaching
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Flagler % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Flagler Salaries of full-time faculty
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Flagler Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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