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
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
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
Programs (53)
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
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Source: Wikipedia