Behind the Rankings: The Numbers

October 28, 2026

Flagler College was recently named the No. 1 regional college in the South and the No. 1 private regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report, but those rankings aren’t the only numbers Saints have to be proud of.

While rankings provide one way to measure a college, the numbers tell a much bigger story. Some figures reflect factors considered in the U.S. News & World Report rankings methodology, while others highlight the academic opportunities, student experiences, and outcomes that make Flagler distinctive.

So, let’s get into the numbers. From student-to-faculty ratios to graduation outcomes and opportunities beyond the classroom, here’s a look at some of the stats we like to brag about and the figures that help tell the story of Flagler College.

13:1

student to faculty ratio

Flagler’s small class sizes yield an impressive student to faculty ratio, which ultimately supports Flagler’s commitment to transformative learning. The number lies firmly below the national average.

This allows students to build meaningful relationships with their professors and receive more individualized attention both inside and outside the classroom.

 
133

full-time faculty

Flagler’s full-time faculty bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the classroom, providing students with opportunities to learn from professors who are active in their respective fields. 

 
96%

of graduates are working, in graduate school, or in service within a year of crossing the stage (Source)

For Flagler students, the journey doesn’t end at graduation. This figure reflects the many paths Saints take after leaving campus, whether they enter the workforce, continue their education, or pursue opportunities through service. 

 
100%

of students gain transformative real-world learning experience through FlagSHIP

Through FlagSHIP, Flagler’s Sophomore High Impact Practice, every student gains real-world learning experience that extends beyond the classroom..

Whether through study abroad, local community partnerships, or intensive seminars, students apply what they learn in meaningful ways while developing a broader perspective of the world around them.

 
100+

specially designed courses make up the CORE experience

The CORE Experience gives students the opportunity to explore subjects and ideas beyond the traditional classroom experience. With more than 100 specially designed courses, students can engage with interdisciplinary topics and explore areas of interest outside their majors. 

 
1,043

club and student organization events hosted in 2025-26

Learning at Flagler extends well beyond the classroom. In 2025-26, students had more than 1,000 opportunities to get involved on campus, connect with their peers, and pursue their interests through clubs and student organizations. 

 
75

career-related events hosted by Career Development in 2025-26

Preparing students for life after Flagler is another important part of the college experience. The Career Development Center hosted 75 career-related events during the 2025-26 academic year, giving students opportunities to explore careers, build professional skills, and connect their education to their future goals. 

 
35

countries and 44 states represented in student body

Flagler’s student body brings together students from across the country and around the world, creating a diverse campus community with a plethora of different perspectives and experiences. 

 
90

Student Quality of Life Rating out of 99 (Source) 

Flagler earned a 90 in The Princeton Review’s Student Quality of Life rating, which measures students’ satisfaction with life outside the classroom. The rating considers factors including overall happiness, campus beauty and safety, housing, dining, campus accessibility, student community, and the College’s relationship with the surrounding community. 

 
195

new endowed and annual scholarships created through Flagler Forward campaign

The recently completed Flagler Forward campaign has created 195 new endowed and annual scholarships, expanding opportunities for students to access a Flagler education and helping make the College’s next chapter possible.

 
92%

2025 Graduate Placement Rate for both the School of Business and School of Creative Arts and Letters

The Career Development Center helps students turn their Flagler education into meaningful next steps, contributing to a 92% graduate placement rate for the School of Business and School of Creative Arts and Letters in 2025.

 
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