Beyond the top-tier rankings, the college climbed to No. 16 in Best Value Regional Colleges in the South and maintained its status as a Top Performer for Social Mobility. The institution also saw its undergraduate psychology program earn a national ranking, further validating its academic reach. President John Delaney described the achievement as a reflection of the college's dedication to student-faculty relationships and post-graduation readiness.
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Flagler College Claims Top Spot in 2027 U.S. News Regional Rankings
For the first time in its history, Flagler College has secured the No. 1 ranking among both Regional Colleges in the South and Top Private Regional Colleges in the South. This milestone, revealed in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, marks a significant shift for the St. Augustine institution.
U.S. News evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions using 17 distinct metrics, ranging from peer assessment and graduation rates to post-degree earnings. Flagler’s performance in these categories highlights its institutional health and commitment to personalized instruction, currently supported by a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. This latest accolade follows a successful August, during which The Princeton Review also highlighted the college for its professor accessibility and overall student quality of life.
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