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Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$54,984

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,844
Declined 1,227
Total Received 5,071
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Enrollment

1,893

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1958, Eckerd College is a private, Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its emphasis on environmental studies and its location on the coast. It is located on a 188-acre campus on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida—25 miles from Tampa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,893
Established in 1958
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
87%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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.
  • Eckerd College is a top volunteer-producing college. There are 191 Eckerd alumni that have served in the Peace Corps since 1961!
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
600
75th
640
25th
560
75th
31
25th
23
75th
27
25th
21
75th
29
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Admit Rate

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,844
Declined 1,227
Total Received 5,071

Admissions Factors

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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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

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

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$28,120

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,884
Housing $7,724
Food $7,010
Additional fees $3,100
Books & supplies $1,350
Total $71,068
Average Financial Aid - $28,120
Total with Avg. Aid $42,948
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, bowling, cricket, dance, dodgeball, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, flag football, Frisbee golf, kayaking, kickball, kiteboarding, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, wakeboarding

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Sunshine State Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Animal Behavior and Ethology yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marine Sciences yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Molecular Biology yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Programs Offered

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

1,893

total students

21%

in-state

79%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

1,893
students

Female
70%
1,327

Male
30%
566

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,842
students

Female
70%
1,296

Male
30%
546

3%

51
students

Female
61%
31

Male
39%
20

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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