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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-4700

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & Writing
600678
Math
550658

ACT Score Range

Composite
2429

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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
10 Years$51,819

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#128
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vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • •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.

Source: Wikipedia

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)

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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