The mission of Eckerd College is to provide excellent, innovative undergraduate liberal arts education and lifelong learning programs in the unique Florida environment, within the context of a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Type of School
Four or more years,
Private not-for-profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Highest degree offered
Bachelor's
Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Setting
Mid-size city
Distance learning opportunities
No
Eckerd College Size
Total enrollment
2,346
Enrolled full time
2,063
Enrolled part time
283
Eckerd College Student Body
Men enrolled full time
828
Women enrolled full time
1,235
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black/Non-Hispanic
7%
Hispanic
5%
White/Non-Hispanic
73%
Non-Resident Alien
2%
Race/ethnicity unknown
10%
Eckerd College Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number
(727) 864-8331
Open admission policy
No
Undergraduate Application fee
$40
Applied
3,713
Admitted
2,542
Enrolled
502
Admitted %
68%
Eckerd College Admission factors
Admission test scores
Required
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
TOEFL
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended
Recommendations
Required
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommended
Eckerd College Admission statistics
Students submitting SAT
71%
SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
510
SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
620
SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
500
SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
610
Students submitting ACT
50%
ACT Composite 25th percentile score
22
ACT Composite 75th percentile score
28
Eckerd College Cost
In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$34,250
Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$35,620
Books and Supplies
$1,200
On-campus room and board
$9,846
Room charges will vary based upon the type and location of the room. You may see the costs at http://www.eckerd.edu/bursar/tuition.php
Eckerd College recognizes artistic achievement in Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Creative Writing. Students interested in applying for this award are required to submit the appropriate application and supplemental materials demonstrating evidence of talent as outlined in the application.
Students who apply for multiple areas of artistic achievement must submit a separate application and supplements for each area. Please note you can apply for multiple areas of artistic achievement, but may only win in one area. Students who are able to visit campus may request an on campus audition when applicable. Mail all materials directly to the Office of Admission, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711. All materials must be postmarked by February 1st.