Eckerd College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,760
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Eckerd College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Eckerd College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Eckerd College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,704

Cost of attendance at Eckerd College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,704

Cost of attendance at Eckerd College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Eckerd College received on average $27,244 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,244

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	115	24%	$4,576	$526,205
Other Federal Grant	115	24%	$5,583	$642,005
State Grant/Scholarships	69	14%	$6,854	$472,947
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	483	99%	$24,936	$12,043,903
Total Grant & Scholarships	483	99%	$27,244	$13,158,855

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eckerd College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eckerd College students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.5%.

68.2%

asian 87.5% 7 students
African American 50.0% 9 students
white 70.3% 256 students
unknown 71.4% 5 students
hispanic 67.4% 29 students
International Students 60.0% 12 students
Mixed Race 45.4% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sunshine State Conference
Basketball Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eckerd College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eckerd College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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