Eckerd College

Overview

Eckerd College is a 4-year institution located in St. Petersburg, FL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 4200 54th Avenue South
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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages Related
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages
French
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Music
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,830

Applied

3,268

Accepted

1,999

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,244

Females Applied

2,285

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,586

Males Applied

983

Males Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		550	650
SAT Math		530	630
ACT Composite		21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

42,428

Fees

616

Full-time student fees

12,162

Room & board

6,362

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

38,458

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,381

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

30,007

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,764

Avg. Loan Aid

17,765

Avg. Grant Aid

26,850

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,999

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.35%
Black or African American	2.85%
White or Caucasian	77.34%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.4%
Asian	2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	3.55%
Other	0.6%

Gender

Male (33.57%)

Female (66.43%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

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

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

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

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		No
Basketball		No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing			No
Sand Volleyball		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

180

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 151

Part-time - 29

Male - 88

Female - 92

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