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Overview
Eckerd College is a 4-year institution located in St. Petersburg, FL.
Location & Contact
Address
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
United States
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
United States
Contact
Ms. Lucille Lopez
Campus Visit Coordinator
Email: admissions@eckerd.edu
Phone: 727-864-8331
Fax: 727-866-2304
Campus Visit Coordinator
Email: admissions@eckerd.edu
Phone: 727-864-8331
Fax: 727-866-2304
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| American/united States Studies/civilization | × |
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| East Asian Studies | × |
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| European Studies/civilization | × |
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| Women's Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animal Behavior And Ethology | × |
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| Animal Physiology | × |
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| Biochemistry | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Biophysics | × |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | × |
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| Molecular Biology | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business/commerce, General | × |
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| International Business/trade/commerce | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Marketing, Other | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | × |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing | × |
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| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies, General | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | × |
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| Comparative Literature | × |
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| French Language And Literature | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy/therapist | × |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General | × |
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| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies/civilization | × |
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| International/globalization Studies | × |
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| Marine Sciences | × |
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| Natural Sciences | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Religion/religious Studies | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology | × |
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| Psychology, General | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| International Relations And Affairs | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General | × |
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| Digital Arts | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies | × |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management | × |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Musical Theatre | × |
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| Photography | × |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,071
Applied
3,844
Accepted
1,893
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,691
Females Applied
2,862
Females Accepted
78%
Male Admissions
1,378
Males Applied
981
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.64
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | July 25th | December 1st | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | July 25th | January 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 641 | 600 | 690 | |
| SAT Math | 602 | 560 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,690
Private
Fees
746
Full-time student fees
15,176
Room & board
7,588
Room only
Financial Aid
31,633
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,501
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
39,635
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
9,320
Avg. Loan Aid
19,967
Avg. Grant Aid
27,454
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
55.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,893
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.06% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.97% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 5.56% |
| Other | 0.42% |
Gender
Male (29.9%)
Female (70.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 87% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Festival of Hope, Kappa Carnival and Springtopia
Festival of Hope, Kappa Carnival and Springtopia
Student Services
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Marine Science Club, Water Search and Rescue Team, The Current (student newspaper), A cappella Vocal Group and Organization of Students
Marine Science Club, Water Search and Rescue Team, The Current (student newspaper), A cappella Vocal Group and Organization of Students
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Division 2 | ||
| Basketball | Division 2 | ||
| Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | |
| Football | No | No | |
| Golf | Division 2 | ||
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | ||
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Soccer | Division 2 | ||
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | Division 2 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 2 | ||
| Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | |
| Golf | Division 2 | ||
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | ||
| Sand Volleyball | No | Division 2 | No |
| Soccer | Division 2 | ||
| Softball | Division 2 | ||
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | Division 2 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | Division 2 |
Faculty
178
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 165
Part-time - 13
Male - 80
Female - 98
Eckerd College