Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, Florida
4-year Private university
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Overview

Eckerd College is a private institution established in 1958 with suburban setting located at St. Petersburg. It is ranked 130 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 50,374 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,993. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Eckerd College offers about 40 undergraduate majors and does not have master’s degree courses. Through the Eckerd College Program for Experienced Learners, working adults can earn bachelor’s degrees by taking courses online and at times that fit around their busy schedules. The program also allows adult learners to take entire courses in eight weeks by meeting once a week for five hours in the evening or on weekends.Students at Eckerd can stay busy outside of the classroom by exploring the International Cinema Series and various art exhibitions, theater performances, poetry slams, writing workshops and guest lectures.

#130 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location St. Petersburg, Florida
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1958
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,993 Undergraduates
Website http://www.eckerd.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$61,578
Cost of Attendance
$33,918
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $44,540
Outstate Tuition Fee $44,540
Room and Board Fees $14,268
$25,012 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

65% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
25
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,290 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$26,533 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $61,578
59% Students with need received Financial Aid
16% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000-$10,000
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Awarded to most outstanding applicants. Financial need is considered. For transfer applicants, preference is given to Phi Theta Kappa members who are graduates of community colleges.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Diversity Leadership Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Diversity Leadership Scholarship is available to incoming first-year students designed to recognize and support exceptional student leaders who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering leadership in diversity and inclusiveness within their academic community.
Church and campus Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Eckerd College Presbyterian Church and Campus Need-Based Scholarships are awarded to Presbyterian Church members, based on church and community involvement as well as financial need. Recommendation by their Presbyterian pastors is required.
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Students

1,993 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
62% Students graduate within 6 years