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Eckerd College

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-4700

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrban

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (53)

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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

•and the Presbyterian Church worked together to establish the college, receiving a charter from the Florida legislature in 1958 and opening in 1960.
•In 1971, drugstore magnate Jack Eckerd donated $12.
•In 2000, the board of trustees discovered that more than half of Eckerd's endowment had been spent without its knowledge or consent.
•In February 2004, the college announced that it had regained solvency.
•Despite this, one of the first challenges Armacost's replacement, Donald R.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

115High

Estimated from FL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Tampapop. 390K

21 mi(36 min)

Orlandopop. 310K

98 mi(170 min)

Miamipop. 440K

205 mi(355 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

TPA Tampa20 mi

MCO Orlando98 mi

MIA Miami199 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive

New York, NY1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive

Hartford, CT1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive

Providence, RI1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive

Albany, NY1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive

Syracuse, NY1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive

Rochester, NY1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive

Buffalo, NY1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive

Philadelphia, PA948 mi · ~27h 23m drive

Pittsburgh, PA892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Harrisburg, PA929 mi · ~26h 50m drive

Newark, NJ1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive

Washington, DC839 mi · ~24h 14m drive

Baltimore, MD872 mi · ~25h 11m drive

Atlanta, GA429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

Charlotte, NC530 mi · ~15h 19m drive

Raleigh, NC606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Miami, FL205 mi · ~5h 55m drive

Orlando, FL98 mi · ~2h 50m drive

Tampa, FL21 mi · ~36 min drive

Nashville, TN631 mi · ~18h 14m drive

New Orleans, LA473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

Richmond, VA744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Chicago, IL1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive

Detroit, MI1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

Minneapolis, MN1327 mi · ~38h 20m drive

St. Louis, MO869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

Kansas City, MO1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive

Indianapolis, IN856 mi · ~24h 44m drive

Columbus, OH846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Cleveland, OH954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Milwaukee, WI1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Dallas, TX911 mi · ~26h 19m drive

Houston, TX781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Austin, TX926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

San Antonio, TX966 mi · ~27h 54m drive

Los Angeles, CA2142 mi · ~61h 53m drive

San Francisco, CA2391 mi · ~69h 4m drive

San Diego, CA2078 mi · ~60h 2m drive

Seattle, WA2527 mi · ~73h drive

Portland, OR2501 mi · ~72h 15m drive

Denver, CO1521 mi · ~43h 56m drive

Phoenix, AZ1786 mi · ~51h 36m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1883 mi · ~54h 24m drive

Honolulu, HI4675 mi · ~135h 3m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Tampa (TPA)20 miles

Rental car

30 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

40 min$24-40

Orlando (MCO)98 miles

Rental car

147 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

196 min$118-196

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Eckerd College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award