What is the acceptance rate at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College has an acceptance rate of about 79%, based on the most recent federal data on FindU.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Eckerd College?

Admitted students at Eckerd College typically have SAT scores between 1150–1336 and ACT composite scores between 24–29 (the middle 50% of enrolled students).

How big is Eckerd College?

Eckerd College enrolls about 1,984 students.

What is the graduation rate at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College has a graduation rate of about 68%.

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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private (nonprofit)

Feb 1Application deadline

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Eckerd College is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 1,984 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$50,374

Out-of-state tuition$50,374

Room & board$14,268

Avg aid package$26,757

Students receiving aid98%

Pell grant recipients16%

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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%1150–1336

4001600

ACT · middle 50%24–29

136

Application info

Acceptance rate79%

Average GPA3.64

Student–faculty ratio11:1

Test optionalYes

Common AppYes

Application dates

Early ActionNov 15

Regular DecisionFeb 1

PriorityMay 1

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Academics

Graduation rate68%

Retention rate77%

Student–faculty ratio11:1

Full-time faculty83%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$51,819

Avg starting salary$64,400

Job placement rate94%

Internship rate85%

Earn more than HS grad63%

Economic mobility115%

Loan default (3 yr)3%

Loan repayment (3 yr)64%

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Demographics

Small School

1,984Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio

Female 71%Male 29%

76% WhiteRacial diversity

White 76%Hispanic 10%Black 3%Asian 2%Other 10%

Campus housingYes

Campus life

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About Eckerd College

24-hour security patrol, emergency phones, and mobile alert systems enhance campus safety.

Eckerd College offers an honors program that emphasizes rigorous academic challenges, personalized mentorship, and opportunities for undergraduate research, fostering a close-knit community of high-achieving students.

Endowment$83,580,143

Avg faculty salary$106,812

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