flagler College

Above: The entrance to Flagler

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Flagler College is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.

Flagler is a private, four-year, liberal arts college, located in the state of Florida. The school was established in 1968.

Flagler has an acceptance rate of 40%, and currently serves an enrollment of roughly 2,800 students each semester.

In 2018, U.S. News and World Report ranked Flagler 2nd on a list of "Best Regional Colleges In the South."

Flagler is one of 29 Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), along with the following 28 other private institutions:

SCHOOL CITY

Ave Maria University Ave Maria (a planned educational development)
Barry University Miami Shores
Beacon College Leesburg
Bethune Cookman University Daytona Beach
Eckerd College St. Petersburg
Edward Waters College Jacksonville
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Everglades University Boca Raton
Florida College Temple Terrace
Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne
Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens
Florida Southern College Lakeland
Hodges University Naples
Jacksonville University Jacksonville
Lynn University Boca Raton
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota
Rollins College Winter Park
Saint Leo University Saint Leo
St. Thomas University Miami Gardens
Southeastern University Lakeland
Stetson University DeLand
University of Miami Coral Gables
University of Tampa Tampa
Warner University Lake Wales
Webber International University Babson Park

Flagler is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Shown above: The former Ponce deLeon Hotel, currently home to Flagler College

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flagler College Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Flagler.

1. Where is Flagler College?

The physical and mailing address of the main campus of Flagler is

Flagler College

74 King Street

St. Augustine, Florida

32084

The school also has another campus in Tallahassee, located at this address:

Flagler College

444 Appleyard Drive

Tallahassee, Florida

32304

2. What types of degrees are offered at Flagler College?

Flagler offers a wide range of majors that lead to Bachelor degrees. Also available are a small number of Masters degrees, and a broad range of adult and continuing education programs.

3. What courses and programs are offered at Flagler College?

Flagler offers courses for the following Bachelors degree majors:

Accounting
Art Education (K-12)
Art History
Business Administration
Coastal Environmental Science
Criminology
Deaf Education
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Exceptional Student Education
Finance
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
History
Hospitality and Tourism Management
International Studies
Journalism and Media Production
Liberal Arts
Marketing
Media Studies
Philosophy / Religion
Political Science
Psychology
Public History
Secondary Education (English; Math; Social Studies)
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Strategic Communication
Theatre Arts

Flagler also has 3 Masters degree programs:

Deaf Education
Teaching ASL in Public Schools
Teaching Children with Severe and Profound Disabilities

In addition, Flagler offers adult and continuing education courses, such as:

Art
Current Events
Dance
Digital Marketing Science
Health
History
Languages and Cultures
Music Appreciation
Personal Enrichment
Project Management
Technology
Test Preparation
World Cultures and Literature

and many others.

Shown above: Cosmopolitan lists Flagler among the 30 most beautiful college campuses in the world.

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Shown above: The utterly magnificent lobby at Flagler.

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4. Who should attend Flagler College?

Flagler is an especially convenient choice for people who live in or near St. Augustine or Tallahassee.

However, all Florida residents can benefit financially from attending Flagler, as the tuition here is cheaper for local residents.

5. Why attend Flagler College?

Here are several good reasons for attending Flagler:

Flagler offers dozens of liberal arts programs.
Flagler has a relatively low tuition, especially when compared with local universities.
The main campus of Flagler houses an amazing work of stunning architecture, formerly known as the Ponce de Leon Hotel.
The Flagler campus is convenient to everything, and public transportation is abundant.

6. How much does it cost to enroll at Flagler College?

According to the Flagler website, the cost of tuition to attend Flagler is $245 per credit hour. So, for full time students at Flagler...

12 credits costs $2,940
15 credits costs $3,675

Other fees may also apply, such as application fees, parking fees, insurance fees, and others.

Financial aid, which can reduce the cost of tuition by more than half, may be available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs, to help students pay for their educations at Flagler. Students must fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Above: Aviles Street, the oldest platted street in the United States

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Flagler College?

Full time students at Flagler can earn a Bachelors degree in about four years. For part time students, how long it takes to earn a degree from Flagler depends mainly on the student's schedule.

8. What is the Flagler College campus like?

Flagler occupies a 19-acre coastal campus in the heart of St. Augustine.

The centerpiece of the property is the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, a stunning architectural wonder built in 1888 as a luxury hotel, and widely regarded as one of the most magnificent architectural forms in America. Of course, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Other notable campus structures include the Proctor Library, another example of the gilded age architectural styling of the late 1800s.

The athletic teams at Flagler are called the Saints. The school colors are crimson and gold. Among the intercollegiate sports for both men and women at Flagler are:

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track
Volleyball

Organizations, clubs, and campus activities at Flagler include a campus newspaper, a theater group, an archeology club, a film club, a fishing club, and dozens of others.

Above: The Saints

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9. What is the Flagler College neighborhood like?

This city of St. Augustine is rich in history.

In fact, St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, hundreds of years before the revolutionary war. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the mainland USA.

Today, St. Augustine is a busy beachside town, replete with conveniences and cultural attractions. Besides the Ponce de Leon Hotel, other architectural points of interest around town include the Zorayda Castle, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, and the Gonzalez Alvarez House, built in 1723, which is believed to be the oldest existing building in St. Augustine.

Public transportation is abundant, so a car is rarely necessary in this town. Local bus service is provided by the Sunshine Bus Company.