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Flagler College
Flagler College says yes to 80.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,483 median earnings.
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Flagler College occupies suburban Saint Augustine, FL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Public Administration, where graduates median $70,202 four years out. 29.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,391 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1200 — below the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Flagler College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Flagler College received 5,509 applications and admitted 4,302 (78.1%), with 655 enrolling.
You can apply to Flagler College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 990 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Flagler College compares
| Flagler College | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80.8% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,900 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,483 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Flagler College: $49,483 median at year ten, versus $48,082 across Florida institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $29,900 regardless of where you're from. At Flagler College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,391 undergrads, Flagler College is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
56% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Flagler College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Flagler College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | $70,202 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,513 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,703 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,353 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $53,263 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,797 |
| Education, General | $49,104 |
| Criminology | $48,913 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,085 |
| Psychology, General | $47,078 |
| Journalism | $46,971 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $46,921 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,203 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,506 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,458 |
| History | $30,134 |
Median earnings for these 17 Flagler College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,483 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Flagler College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Flagler College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 80.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Flagler College's acceptance rate?
78.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,302 admitted from 5,509 applicants.
How much does Flagler College cost?
At Flagler College, published tuition is $29,900 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Flagler College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Flagler College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,483 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida Atlantic University — 66.1% admitted
- Florida College — 69.7% admitted
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — 64.8% admitted
- Edward Waters University — 85% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.