Admissions and Tuition - PAD

Admission

Admission is open to all working professionals who have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or 60 transferable college credits in which the student earned a grade of C or better.

Candidates without an Associate of Arts degree must complete the general education requirements for Public Administration. Applicants must be in good standing with a satisfactory grade point average for all college work attempted. 

Flagler accepts a maximum of 15 academic credit hours for military training, education, or experience. Students with law enforcement, fire service, EMS, or corrections certification coursework may be eligible to transfer up to 15 professional development credit hours.   

Our online course catalog provides complete information about admission requirements and transfer credits.

ADMISSION DEADLINES

TUITION

The tuition rate for the PAD program is $241.50 per credit hour, or $2,898 per semester.

The Florida Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) grant makes pursuing a B.S. degree in Public Administration at Flagler College exceptionally affordable. This grant is generally available to Florida residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree full-time. PAD students complete 12 hours per semester, meeting the requirement for full-time enrollment. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the EASE grant grants students $1,750 per semester ($3,500 per year). 

APPLICATION

STEP 1: Complete the PAD application using the link below.

Complete and submit this application using a browser other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Edge for best results.

If you previously attended a college or university under a different surname, please list that name in the "Former Last Name" block to ensure that transcripts issued under a former name can be associated with your application.

If unable to complete or submit the application, email admissions@flagler.edu. Please explain the problem in detail, including any error messages displayed.

PAD Application

STEP 2: Request Transcripts of Each College/University Attended

Contact the Registrar of each college or university you have attended and request your official transcript. All transcripts must be received before Flagler College can make an admission decision. The Registrar at each college or university you have attended may submit your transcripts in one of three ways:

• Mail: Office of Admissions, Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
• Email: admissions@flagler.edu

Be sure to specify that your transcripts are sent to Flagler College – St. Augustine.

If you are a veteran or currently serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, order your Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript. Visit this page for more information.