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Saint Augustine, FL · West Palm Beach, FL
| Flagler College | Palm Beach Atlantic University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,525/yr | $28,354/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,733/yr | $25,570/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,250 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,129/yr | $25,312/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,521/yr | $25,619/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,663/yr | $26,244/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,909/yr | $32,786/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,130/yr | $13,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,780/yr | $12,824/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,260/yr | $1,186/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,152/yr | $6,706/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,744/yr | $53,827/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,900/yr | $40,650/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,900/yr | $40,650/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1190 | 950–1220 |
| SAT average | 1084 | 1075 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 18–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 16–22 | English 17–28 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,509 | 7,657 |
| Students accepted | 4,302 | 6,763 |
| Students who enrolled | 655 | 680 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 21% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,483/yr | $49,232/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,439–$68,796 | $29,283–$76,114 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,963/yr | $42,366/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,071/yr | $45,925/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Social Sciences 10% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Health Professions 15% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Public Administration — $61,613/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,574/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,391 | 2,603 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 16 | 835 |
| Average professor pay | $7,796/mo | $9,265/mo |
| Full-time professors | 49% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $53,602 | $52,818 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1968 | 1968 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.8% | 5% |
| Men | 32% | 33% |
| Women | 68% | 67% |
| White students | 70% | 58% |
| Black students | 3% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 18% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,177/yr | $12,213/yr |
| Endowment | $94.8M | $109.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,250 | 1,456 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,530/yr | $6,040/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,820/yr | $6,570/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Interdenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 392 | 364 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.9M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $11.6M | $9.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.6M | $9.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $76,034 | $70,217 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.