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Tuition

$38,562

$38,562

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,776
Declined + 1,134
Total Received 3,910
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Private (nonprofit)

1,893

undergraduate students

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undergraduateRatios

41%

59%

male

female

1  :  13

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
8%
600-699
27%
500-599
45%
400-499
19%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
41%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
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30-36
20%
24-29
48%
18-23
26%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
6%
24-29
44%
18-23
42%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
11%
24-29
52%
18-23
34%
12-17
3%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marine Science
  2. Environmental Studies
  3. International Business
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St. Petersburg, FL

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School Facts

Eckerd, founded in 1958, is a church-affiliated college of liberal arts and sciences. Its 188-acre campus is located on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, 25 miles from Tampa.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,893
Established in 1958
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5223
ACT 0731

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St. Petersburg, FL

188-acre, suburban campus in St. Petersburg (population: 244,997), 25 miles from Tampa. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Tampa. School operates transportation to intercollegiate sporting events. Public transportation serves campus.

Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
81%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
8%
600-699
27%
500-599
45%
400-499
19%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
41%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
20%
24-29
48%
18-23
26%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
6%
24-29
44%
18-23
42%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
11%
24-29
52%
18-23
34%
12-17
3%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,776
Declined + 1,134
Total Received 3,910

Admissions Contact

John F. Sullivan
Dean of Admissions
P: 727 864-8331
F: 727 866-2304
admissions@eckerd.edu

Cost

Tuition $37,046
Room 5,106
Board 5,038
Additional fees 316
Books & supplies 1,200
Total $48,706
Average Financial Aid - 26,201
Total with Avg. Aid $22,505

Financial Aid

86%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$26,201

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,668,317
State $1,077,960
Institutional $17,321,235
Other external $468,778
Total $20,536,290

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $351,869
Institutional $8,697,319
Other external $309,477
Total $9,358,665

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 727 864-8334
F: 727 864-2304
finaid@eckerd.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patricia Watkins
Director, Financial Aid
watkinpe@eckerd.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
golf
sailing
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Sunshine State Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Triton
School colors
teal, black, navy, and white

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Intramural/Recreational Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cricket, Dodgeball, Equestrian Sports, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Frisbee Golf, Kayaking, Kickball, Kiteboarding, Martial Arts, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Wakeboarding

Athletic Directors

Bob Fortosis (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Michelle Piantadosi (women's)
Swa/Head Volleyball Coach
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics
Environmental Studies
French
Geosciences
History
Human Development
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Arts
International Business
International Relations/Global Affairs
International Studies
Literature
Management
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Visual Art
Women's/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marine Science
  2. Environmental Studies
  3. International Business

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,893

total students

19%

81%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

100%

1,893
students

Female
59%
1,121

Male
41%
772

Graduate

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

97%

1,849
students

Female
60%
1,094

Male
40%
755

undergraduatePart-time

3%

44
students

Female
62%
27

Male
38%
17

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
79%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

44%

Transfer applicants accepted

48%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

63

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 35
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Venezuala
The Bahamas
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

April Crabtree
Assistant Director of Admissions
727 864-8848
admissions@eckerd.edu

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