Location: Saint Augustine, Florida
Type: Private, liberal arts college
Flagler College is a fully accredited, co-educational, private liberal arts college of 2600 students representing 40 states and 43 countries. It was founded in 1968 and is set in 19 acres of land in the heart of the historical city of Saint Augustine on the Atlantic coast of Florida. The stunning campus with its Spanish architecture and beautiful lawns is located one kilometer from the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches, and approximately two hours northeast of Orlando.
Its most popular undergraduate majors include business administration, communications, sports management, psychology, coastal environmental science and visual arts. Internships are a critical part of most curricula and contribute greatly to student success upon graduation. Flagler College is SAT/ACT optional.
There is a dedicated ‘First Year Experience (FYE) Program’ aimed to aid the transition of new students into a campus community and help achieve academic success and personal development of every student. The first year program integrates new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the college, introduces students to a challenging academic community in which they engage in active learning, and fosters a collaborative campus environment in which students receive personalized support from faculty, staff and administrators. Every college department promotes these goals and is dedicated to working together to ensure that during their first year Flagler students become active, vital members of the college community.
Not only do students choose Flagler to earn a degree, but they also go to have an “educational experience,” one that is enriched by the size of the college, the quality of the programs and services, the commitment of the talented and dedicated faculty and staff.
Flagler College is consistently recognized by a variety of respected publications and journals as being one of the best college values in the nation.
Fast Facts:
- 29 majors and 34 minors
- Located in the famous, historic center of the oldest city in the country
- Saint Augustine was named by Coastal Living as one of America’s “Happiest Seaside Towns”
- Student run newspaper
- Large international student representation
- Flagler College is in The Princeton Review “Best 380 Colleges.”
- U.S. News & World Report calls Flagler one of the “Best Regional Colleges in the South”
- 55 active student clubs and academic organizations on campus
- Unique “first year experience program”
Flagler College international student brochure: http://www.flagler.edu/_documents/admissions/international-applicants/international-prospectus.pdf
Flagler College fact sheet for international students: http://www.flagler.edu/_documents/admissions/international-applicants/Flagler-English.pdf
Athletics:
The Flagler College athletic team are the ‘Saints’. They are members of the Peach Belt Conference and are ranked in the NCAA Division II.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
School Information:
Program:
29 majors and 34 minors are offered at Flagler College.
Flagler College course catalogue: http://www.flagler.edu/academics/academic-catalog/
Housing:
On-campus housing is available and the college makes student comfort, safety and well-being a priority. There are four residence halls offering a host of features and amenities that ensure students live a fun, focused lifestyle that supports their academic and social goals. Students also live off-campus in one of several local areas around the campus that each offer their own unique charm.
Flagler College on-campus housing information: http://www.flagler.edu/student-life/where-youll-live/living-on-campus/
Flagler College off-campus housing information: http://www.flagler.edu/student-life/where-youll-live/living-off-campus/
Entry Requirements:
Freshman students can apply either via the direct Flagler Application or the Common Application.
Flagler will also require:
- Transcript of results
- Test Scores (codes – SAT – 5235/ACT – 0772)
- Essay
Transferring credits is possible if you have done one of the following:
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- AICE (Cambridge AICE diploma)
- AP (Advanced Placement).
Teacher or guidance counselor recommendations are not required; however, they are recommended.
Flagler College application process for international students: http://www.flagler.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/
Tuition:
$27,620 for the 2016 – 2017 Academic Year, which includes tuition, room and full meal plan
Flagler College tuition information: http://www.flagler.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
Flagler college does offer merit-based scholarships of $1,500 – $3,500 US and athletic scholarships as well.
More information for international students interested in Flagler College can be found here: http://www.flagler.edu/_documents/admissions/international-applicants/Flagler-English.pdf
