School Overview
Founded in 1958, Eckerd College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a total annual enrollment of around 1,800 students and 100 fullptime faculty members, the college is relatively small when compared with other four-year colleges and universities in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Eckerd offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Art degrees in over 38 fields of study and several professional disciplines. However, the college is especially well known for Chemistry, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Creative Writing and International Business programs. Eckerd is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4700 (727) 864-8331 (800) 456-9009 Fax: (727) 866-2304 [email protected] Contact: John Sullivan Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
Main Address 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 867-1166 www.eckerd.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,819 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 489 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,808 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $29,136 | $30,590 | $32,104 | $33,228 | +3.50% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,338 | $8,754 | $9,058 | $9,326 | +2.96% |
| Other | $3,050 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,150 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $41,524 | $43,494 | $45,312 | $46,704 | +3.07% |
| In-state Off Campus | $30,136 | $31,590 | $33,104 | $34,228 | +3.40% |
| In-state with Family | $30,136 | $31,590 | $33,104 | $34,228 | +3.40% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 469 | 96% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 465 | 95% | $5,642,844 | $12,135 |
| • Federal grants | 80 | 16% | $383,050 | $4,788 |
| • Pell grants | 80 | 16% | $296,065 | $3,701 |
| • Other Federal grants | 64 | 13% | $86,985 | $1,359 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 124 | 25% | $607,669 | $4,901 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 341 | 70% | $4,652,125 | $13,643 |
| Student loans | 285 | 59% | $2,116,059 | $7,425 |
| • Federal student loans | 285 | 59% | $1,697,809 | $5,957 |
| • Other student loans | 35 | 7% | $418,250 | $11,950 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 633 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 77 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 177 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 92 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce, General | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Web Page, Digital/multimedia and Information Resources Design | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Art Therapy/therapist | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioethics/medical Ethics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| American History (united States) | – | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Biopsychology | – | – | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 78 | – | – | – | – |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 68 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Developmental/Child Psychology B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Eckerd College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (727) 867-1166 |
| Website: | https://www.eckerd.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.eckerd.edu/admissions/first-year/ |
| Address: | 4200 54th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711-4700 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,006 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 66% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,006 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $44,540 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,540 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,590 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Eckerd College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Eckerd College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 51 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Eckerd College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $44,540 |
| Out-of-state | $44,540 |
| Books and supplies | $1,350 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 555 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 552 | 99% | $24,590 |
| Student loan aid | 312 | 56% | $8,760 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,881 | 92% | $24,203 |
| Federal student loans | 1,042 | 51% | $6,837 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Eckerd College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Eckerd College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,830 | 1,586 | 3,244 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 11% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Eckerd College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 2,006 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,006 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Eckerd College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Academy for Liberal Education
- Liberal Education (LBRL) - Institutions of higher education and programs within institutions of higher education that offer liberal arts degree(s) at the baccalaureate level of documented equivalency
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