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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-4700

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Known for biology

Eckerd College is a private institution in Saint Petersburg with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,819 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,011.

Established
1958
Motto
Think Outside
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Sunshine State Conference (NCAA Division II) fielding 14 athletic teams
Division
Division II

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79%Acceptance
1256SAT Avg
1,984Students
11:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$51,819Earnings 10yr
$33,011Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eckerd College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & Writing
600678
Math
550658

ACT Score Range

Composite
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1256

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,374
Room & Board$14,268
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$66,936
Average Net Price$33,011
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,746
$30–48K$28,782
$48–75K$30,034
$75–110K$32,127
$110K+$37,419

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,011

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,984
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Freshman Retention77.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,505
8 Years$47,222
10 Years$51,819

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,300
Men
$51,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#128

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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