Eckerd Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.80%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1250. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,884
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Eckerd:
- Total Enrollment: 1,893
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.9% men, 70.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 66%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Eckerd Overview
Eckerd College (Eckerd) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Petersburg, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Eckerd's tuition & fees is $51,884 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,120.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,893 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Eckerd's acceptance rate is 75.80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.33%. The median SAT score is 1250 and the ACT score is 26.
Eckerd ranked 137th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 20th in Florida Colleges rankings. Eckerd College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Eckerd College is $51,884.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $53,439 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Eckerd College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Eckerd
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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