The aim of Flagler College is to provide a supportive and chal�lenging environment in which students acquire knowledge, exer�cise good citizenship, and adhere to high ethical standards.
The principal focus of the College's academic program is under�graduate 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 opportu�nities 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 activi�ties 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
� Flagler College is small.
� Flagler College offers a limited number of academic programs.
� Flagler College seeks a faculty dedicated to undergraduate teaching.
� Flagler College maintains high standards of personal conduct.
� Flagler College serves the full-time, traditional college-age student.
� Flagler College seeks to use community resources.
� Flagler College maintains unique campus structures.
� Flagler College practices prudent management of resources.
� Flagler College provides a friendly campus environment.
Flagler College, often abbreviated as Flagler, is a private four-year liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida, USA.
The college has been named in recent years by US News & World Report as one of the southeast region's best comprehensive liberal arts colleges, and is included on its list of "America's Best Colleges". Its 2006-2007 tuition of $11,810 (excluding room and board) remains lower than that of similar institutions. Flagler is also known for its high selectivity, its acceptance rate being an average of 25 to 30 percent of its annual applications.
The Princeton Review ranks Flagler in the top tier of southeastern colleges, and its campus as one of the most beautiful in the United States. It is currently included in the Princeton Review's Best 366 Colleges Rankings.
Flagler College is home to WFCF/88.5Mc. (Channel 203), which is a community-run station. As of the 2006-2007 school year, the college also broadcasts on local public access television as FCTV. It also publishes a campus newspaper, The Gargoyle, and an annual literary journal, The Flagler Review.
Flagler participates in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)'s University and College Accountability Network (U-CAN).
Flagler student Laura Croft was Miss July 2008 for Playboy magazine.
The school is located on 19 acres, the centerpiece of which is the Ponce de Leon Hall, built in 1888 as a luxury hotel. The architects were John Carrere and Thomas Hastings, working for Henry Morrison Flagler, the industrialist, oil magnate and railroad pioneer. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since its founding in 1968, the college has spent more than $43 million restoring the historic campus and adding new buildings. The two newest buildings are the Cedar Hall male dorm rooms, and the Ringhaver Student Center. The campus is located in the heart of St. Augustine, just four miles (6 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Flagler's 19 acre athletic field is two miles (3 km) from campus.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Florida Sun Conference) Baseball (Florida Sun Conference) Track (Florida Sun Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 8,600 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,909 | 14% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,406 | 52% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,403 | 8% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,381 | 40% | |
Any Aid: |
69% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 25% (Most Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 81% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 600 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 47% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I am attending community college in Florida, having moved here in the last year from New York. I will be done getting my AA in May, and attend on transfering within the state and studying Elementary Education, and eventually getting my Masters. However, I have not heard a lot about the reputations of any of the private schools in Florida. These are the schools I am considering:
*Flagler College
*Barry University
*Lynn University
*Rollins College
*Florida Southern College
*University of Tampa
I would love to hear first hand accounts from anyone who has attended these schools. Any information in general would be useful. I am hoping to narrow this list down to three schools. Also, if you have any information about other schools in Florida, public or private, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! :)
Thanks for the info on Flagler. I heard it was very beautiful. I have heard a lot about UF, thats the only college I ever hear anyone talking about actually. Thats why I posted this question for more information on other places, since UF is so popular and so frequently talked about
17 months ago
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University of Florida Gainesville is, of course, the powerhouse in Florida. I have heard of some of these other schools, but can't speak to them. However, I've been on the Flagler campus several times. You should visit, if only to see it, because it's stunning. It's in an old hotel, and it has Tiffany windows, it overlooks the ocean and the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, and just... wow. As for its academics, it's fine - not the best, far from the worst. It's been rated as one of America's best value colleges by US News & World Report.
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I am going there next year and am so excited! Does anyone go there or know anyone who goes there. How do they like it?
20 months ago
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You will love it!!! First of all St. Augustine is a wonderful city and there is always something going on there. Second you are going to the most beautiful school in the US! It really is amazing and the art work, carvings, and ceilings are awesome. I was just there last summer and I love the place. Also St. Augustine is a good bike city which saves you gas; a lot of things are close to the school. The locals are very nice, I do not live there but I go each year to see friends that we met there when we were on vacation! Now we have a ton of friends there. I applied to the college, but went to U of Miami instead, but one of my friends goes there and she just loves it!!!!! I don't know if you are going to be working or not but there are plenty of places with good hours to work! Here is a good tip if you want to get to know some of the locals try volunteering they do tons of reenactments and always need people, these are fun and you get to meet amazing people! Also there is nothing better than seeing St. Augustine at Christmas the whole city is lighted up with white lights amazing! You will have a great time and there are some wonderful beaches be sure to eat at Scarlet O'Hare's and check out the Pit Surf Shop. Oh Yeah and the Oasis has the best food around the breakfast are cheap, big and wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy college it really goes by fast and have a great time you will love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Flagler college girls dorms???
Can anyone tell me if the girls dorm rooms at Flagler College in St. Augustine have their own shower/bath, if the rooms have air conditioning and what kind of internet service the college has? Thanks!!
23 months ago
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The majority of girls dorm rooms have suite baths where you share with one other room. There are a handfull of rooms (mostly on the 3rd floor) that have a hall bath but those are only shared by a 3-4 rooms. They now have air conditioning (which they didn't when I was there - it was awful) and I believe that they finally installed the network in the dorms.
You will be hard pressed to find anywhere with dorms like Flagler. I had a fireplace in my room (non-functioning), a secret door that opened into the rafters and got to walk through that beautiful rotunda to go everywhere. Now that they have air conditioning, they are definitely nice dorms.
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