Overview
Located in St. Petersburg, FL, Eckerd College is a 4-year liberal arts institution on a mile-long waterfront beach. Eckerd offers upwards of 40 majors, all of which include 4 years of classes in art, literature, and the natural and social sciences regardless of major in an effort to create well-rounded students with a wide variety of skills. Every student is paired with a faculty mentor to develop a personal 4-year plan, which, for 70% of the Eckerd population, includes study abroad to one of more than 300 locations. Eckerd is a living, breathing classroom and functions with sustainability in mind, from LEED-certified buildings, elimination of single-use plastics, free bike share programs and a two-acre community farm! Students engage in sustainability through extracurriculars as well, such as the Beekeeping Club and a student-run organic vegetable garden that grew into a full-fledged campus community farm. Situated between the water's edge and an urban edge, Eckerd also is home to the only college marine rescue team in the country, EC-SAR, which works with the US Coast Guard to respond to more than 500 distress calls per year.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$43,732
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1210
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $51,884 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,884 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,734 |
| Books and Supplies | $1350 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,757
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,953
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,432
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6881
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,953
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,966,800
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,048,990
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,970
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,853
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$252
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,022
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,756
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
4664
Students Applied
31%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
74
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 25 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | May 1 |
| Other | December 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1210
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,986
Total Number of Undergrads
1,986
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
52
Faculty Overview
0
100
83%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
56
Countries Represented
41
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
90
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
88%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
87%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tritons
School Colors
teal, black, navy, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
98
Total Female Athletes
90
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Sailing
- Beach Volleyball
Eckerd College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
Top 5 Cities
Tampa
New York
Sarasota
Boston
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Eckerd College
Raymond James
Pinellas County Schools
BayCare Health System
Tech Data
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,853
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$252
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