Flagler College is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in Saint Augustine, FL, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a suburban campus setting, with about 2,391 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 80.8%, typical net price of $30,525 after grants, first-year retention of 75.5%, about 56.0% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $41,963 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Flagler College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

D

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
D-

$30,525Average net price

Outcomes
C-

56.0%Graduation rate

Career
D-

$41,963Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
D

29.1%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Flagler College

Tuition (in-state)
$29,900
Tuition (out-of-state)
$29,900
Total cost of attendance
$45,744
Average net price
$30,525
Acceptance rate
80.8%
Total enrollment
2,391
Graduation rate
56.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$41,963

Key rankings for Flagler College

Where Flagler College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,548 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,129 of 1,816

Earnings

#961 of 1,808

Retention

#868 of 1,850

Graduation

#986 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Flagler College

Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Small suburb
  • 2,391 undergraduates
Average net price$30,525
Acceptance rate80.8%
Pell Grant recipient share29.1%
Graduation rate56.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$41,963
First-year retention75.5%

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Flagler College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$30,525
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$41,963

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
75.5%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
56.0%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
80.8%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
29.1%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$45,744
Listed tuition (in-state)$29,900
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$29,900
Room and board (on campus)$15,130
Average net price (after aid)$30,525

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $26,816.

How Flagler College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$30,525
State (FL)$20,864
Region$18,796
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$41,963
State (FL)$41,582
Region$39,566
National$45,225

Retention

This school75.5%
State (FL)75.5%
Region71.9%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school56.0%
State (FL)55.7%
Region48.8%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$24,250
State (FL)$23,590
Region$24,053
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$30,525Above national median$20,864$18,796$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$41,963Below national median$41,582$39,566$45,225
Retention75.5%Above national median75.5%71.9%74.9%
Graduation56.0%Above national median55.7%48.8%54.4%
Acceptance rate80.8%Above national median63.9%74.3%77.0%
Pell share29.1%Below national median33.9%37.9%33.9%
Median debt$24,250Above national median$23,590$24,053$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Flagler College

Campus settingSmall suburb
Official websitehttps://www.flagler.edu/
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty48.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,796
SAT midpointReading & Writing 560 · Math 525

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women68.1%
Men31.9%
Black or African American3.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.8%
White69.8%
Asian1.1%
Two or more races4.4%
International students2.8%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Flagler College

Common questions about Flagler College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Flagler College located?

Flagler College is located in Saint Augustine, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Flagler College?

Flagler College is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Flagler College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $29,900 for in-state students and $29,900 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $30,525. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Flagler College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 80.8% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Flagler College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,391. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Flagler College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Flagler College are roughly $41,963. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 56.0% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Flagler College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Flagler College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,548 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,129 of 1,816); First-year retention (#961 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#868 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#986 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Flagler College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Flagler College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Flagler College
FieldValue
InstitutionFlagler College
Official websitehttps://www.flagler.edu/
City, stateSaint Augustine, FL
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment2,391
Listed tuition (in-state)$29,900
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$29,900
Listed tuition (generic)$29,900
Total cost of attendance$45,744
Room and board (on campus)$15,130
Average net price$30,525
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$41,963
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$46,071
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$49,483
Median loan debt$24,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention75.5%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)56.0%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate80.8%
SAT average1,084
ACT average23
Pell Grant share29.1%
Share with federal loans55.2%
Part-time enrollment share1.8%
Campus settingSmall suburb
Student–faculty ratio15
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,796
Full-time faculty share48.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, Math525
SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing560
Share of undergraduates, women68.1%
Share of undergraduates, men31.9%
Share of undergraduates, Black3.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic14.8%
Share of undergraduates, White69.8%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.1%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races4.4%
Share of undergraduates, international2.8%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Flagler College

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