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Flagler College Achieves Top 500 Status in WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025

St. Augustine, FL (09/13/2024) — Flagler College is proud to announce that it has secured a spot in the top 500 colleges in the country, according to The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights Flagler's commitment to delivering exceptional value and a superior educational experience to its students.

In the recently released list, Flagler College is ranked 485 overall. The college also earned notable distinctions in specific categories, ranking 351 for Student Experience and 372 for Social Mobility. These rankings reflect Flagler's dedication to providing an enriching learning environment and fostering opportunities for students to achieve their academic and career goals.

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges ranking evaluates institutions based on multiple criteria, including the learning environment, time to pay off net price, degree completion rates, potential for higher salaries post-graduation, and diversity. The rankings are based on official data from the U.S. Department of Education and the Census Bureau, combined with insights from one of the largest independent surveys of verified college students and recent alumni conducted by College Pulse in cooperation with The Wall Street Journal and Statista.

"We are thrilled to be included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025 and to be recognized among the top 500 universities in the nation for the first time," said John Delaney, President of Flagler College. "This achievement is a testament to our ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience and support social mobility. It highlights our dedication to providing a high-quality education that prepares our graduates for successful futures."

The comprehensive ranking, combining student feedback with rigorous data analysis, underscores Flagler College's role in offering a valuable educational experience and fostering positive student outcomes.

For more information about Flagler College and its academic programs, please visit www.flagler.edu. The full WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025 can be viewed on The Wall Street Journal's website.

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Beth Sweeny, bsweeny@flagler.edu, 904-826-8679

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