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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $42,037
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $57,875
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Eckerd College is a private nonprofit college in Saint Petersburg, FL with 1,888 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1250 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $42,037 per year ($24,442 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,875 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,664
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,670
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–690
200800
SAT Math560–640
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Eckerd College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $71,068
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $53,436
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,442
- $30–48k$25,637
- $48–75k$27,127
- $75–110k$25,104
- $110k+$64,487
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $57,875
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,125
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,888
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 26%
- White75%
- Hispanic10%
- Black3%
- Asian2%
Eckerd College FAQ
What is Eckerd College's acceptance rate?+
Eckerd College admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Eckerd College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1250.
What ACT score do you need for Eckerd College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Eckerd College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Eckerd College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,664 students applied to Eckerd College and 3,670 were admitted; 537 enrolled.
Does Eckerd College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Eckerd College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Eckerd College require an essay?+
Eckerd College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Eckerd College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $71,068 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $42,037.
What is Eckerd College's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 133492 · How we use this data
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