Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$53,474

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,612
Declined 1,937
Total Received 5,549
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Private

1,993

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,993
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

yes
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.

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
580
75th
630
25th
540
75th
30
25th
23
75th
27
25th
20
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 Required

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,612
Declined 1,937
Total Received 5,549

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

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

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,866

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $50,374
Housing $7,462
Food $6,806
Additional fees $3,100
Books & supplies $1,350
Total $69,092
Average Financial Aid - $25,866
Total with Avg. Aid $43,226

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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
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, bowling, cricket, dodgeball, equestrian sports, field hockey, 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
Biophysics yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 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
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marine Science
  2. Environmental Studies
  3. Psychology

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

1,993

total students

17%

in-state

83%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,993
students

Female
70%
1,394

Male
30%
599

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,934
students

Female
70%
1,360

Male
30%
574

3%

59
students

Female
58%
34

Male
42%
25

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
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

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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 Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

63

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 36
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

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