The aim of Flagler College is to provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students acquire knowledge, exercise good citizenship, and adhere to high ethical standards.
The principal focus of the College's academic program is undergraduate 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 opportunities 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 are to establish appropriate standards of conduct and to promote activities 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. Thus, the College is pledged to the preservation and use of this facility and the other historic and architecturally-unique campus structures.