CollegeXpress: Eckerd College Profile

Explore Eckerd College's Featured Profiles:

Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

^$46,096

not including room and board

More Financial Details

undergraduateRatios

33^%

male

67^%

female

teacher

students

More Student Details

Moderately Selective

67^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,132
Declined	+ 1,512
Total Received	4,644

More Admissions Details

Private (nonprofit)

2,007

undergraduate students

More Student Details

Lists & Rankings

Great Private Colleges for the Underachiever

Colleges that Change Lives

The Experts' Choice: Colleges Sensitive to Students With...

More Lists & Rankings

Codes

SAT	5223
ACT	0731

Social Networks

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Name	Location
The University of Tampa	Tampa, FL
Florida Southern College	Lakeland, FL
Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton, FL
Jacksonville University	Jacksonville, FL
New College of Florida	Sarasota, FL
Barry University	Miami Shores, FL
Southeastern University	Lakeland, FL
Lynn University	Boca Raton, FL
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University — Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach, FL
Florida Institute of Technology	Melbourne, FL

See All School Suggestions for You

Fun Facts

Eckerd College was one of the first pet-friendly campuses, with over 300 pets reported living in their four pet-friendly dorms.
Eckerd College has its own Search and Rescue Team that works closely with the US Coast Guard and other state and local agencies. The student team provides maritime assistance to the boaters of Tampa Bay, responding to over 500 calls a year.
Eckerd College has more Hollings Scholars than any other college or university in the country, with 74.

Like college facts? Check out the Amazing College Fact Machine to see more.

Feed The Machine

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Location

School Facts

Eckerd College, founded in 1958, is a private, 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	2,007
Established in	1958
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Accredited by	• SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Scholarships

Virtual Tour

St. Petersburg, FL

188-acre, suburban campus in St. Petersburg (population: 263,255), 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
87%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

13%

600-699

42%

500-599

40%

400-499

700-800

600-699

31%

500-599

51%

400-499

12%

composite english math

30-36

29%

24-29

39%

18-23

28%

12-17

30-36

24-29

50%

18-23

36%

12-17

30-36

23%

24-29

50%

18-23

26%

12-17

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

Moderately Selective

67^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,132
Declined	+ 1,512
Total Received	4,644

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

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

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Admissions Contact

John F. Sullivan
Vice President of Enrollment Management
P: 800 456-9009, extension 8331
F: 727 866-2304
admissions@eckerd.edu

Financial Aid

85^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$38,819.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$60,472
Tuition	$45,452
Room	$6,814
Board	$6,212
Additional fees	$644
Books & supplies	$1,350
Average Financial Aid	- $38,819
Total with Avg. Aid	$21,653

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$31,551,245
Federal	$2,092,739
State	$1,383,698
Institutional	$27,486,630
Other external	$588,178

Non-need-based

Total	$15,473,169
Federal
State	$736,836
Institutional	$14,524,972
Other external	$211,361

Scholarships

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

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

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

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Athletic Directors

Bob Fortosis (men's)
Athletic Director
email

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

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Sunshine State Conference
Mascot: Triton
School colors: teal, black, navy, and white

Athletics Right Now

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
Film 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

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Double majors
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

2,007

total students

21^%

in-state

79^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

2,007
students

Female
67^%
1,351

Male
33^%
656

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97^%

1,958
students

Female
68^%
1,321

Male
32^%
637

3^%

49
students

Female
62^%
30

Male
38^%
19

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Student Break-down

3%: Nonresident aliens
3%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%: Hispanic/Latino
77%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

39^%

Transfer applicants accepted

50^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

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

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

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	40
Countries most often represented	Germany India Italy Mexico Spain The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Admissions Office
International Student Contact
727 864-8331
internationaladmissions@eckerd.edu

^$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Great Private Colleges for the Underachiever Colleges that Change Lives The Experts' Choice: Colleges Sensitive to Students With Different Learning Styles The Experts' Choice: Terrific Study Abroad Programs The Experts' Choice: Colleges for the Free Spirit Colleges for the Shy Student

Lists & Rankings

^$10,000

Eckerd College

Eckerd College

Explore Eckerd College's Featured Profiles:

Tuition & Fees

undergraduateRatios

Moderately Selective

Private (nonprofit)

Lists & Rankings

Most Popular Majors

Codes

Social Networks

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Fun Facts

Are you our next winner?

Location

School Facts

Scholarships

Virtual Tour

St. Petersburg, FL

Campus Life

Are you our next winner?

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

Are you our next winner?

Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

Are you our next winner?

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Are you our next winner?

Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

Athletics Right Now

Majors

Are you our next winner?

Most Popular Majors

Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

2,007students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,958students

49students

Are you our next winner?

Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

Are you our next winner?

Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

2,007
students

1,958
students

49
students