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Summary
Eckerd College is a private institution that was founded in 1958. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,843, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 188 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Eckerd College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 138. Its tuition and fees are $35,566 (2012-13).
Located in the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., the waterfront campus of Eckerd College overlooks Boca Ciega Bay on the western coast of the state. Eckerd College offers nearly 40 undergraduate majors, and does not have master’s degree courses. Through the Eckerd College Program for Experienced Learners, working adults can earn bachelor’s degrees by taking courses online and at times that fit around their busy schedules. The program also allows adult learners to take entire courses in eight weeks by meeting once a week, for five hours in the evening. Students at Eckerd can stay busy outside of the classroom by exploring the International Cinema Series, and various art exhibitions, theater performances, poetry slams, writing workshops, and guest lectures. Much of recreational life at Eckerd College is based on its waterfront location. That ocean theme includes the name of its varsity sports teams, the Tritons, which compete in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference. Students can also get involved in the Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team (EC-SAR), which works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and responds to distress calls in the area.
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Eckerd, a coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences, has a diverse student body from forty-eight states and thirty-three countries. Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, we take advantage of our spectacular mile of campus waterfront along the Gulf of Mexico for outdoor laboratories in biology, marine science and environmental studies as well as for an array of intramural, club and intercollegiate sports and water recreation. Offerings in the arts and humanities inspire creativity and foster critical thinking and self-awareness. A proud signer of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, Eckerd is dedicated to minimizing its operational footprint and maximizing sustainable practices. Eckerd's Community Garden contributes to our "Eat Local" initiative, and our Yellow Community Bike Program is designed to increase bicycle use on campus and decrease car traffic. In addition to being "green," Eckerd students are service-oriented, volunteering more than 70,000 hours annually in the Tampa Bay community and across the globe. Eckerd's innovative 4-1-4 calendar gives students the opportunity to study abroad during the January Winter Term or semester-long programs. Nearly seventy percent of our graduates have spent at least one term overseas, many at Eckerd study centers in London, China and Latin America. The Academy of Senior Professionals draws distinguished persons who have retired from the fields our students aspire to enter. Academy members such as Nobel Prize-winner Elie Wiesel enrich classes and offer valuable counsel for career and life planning. We venture together in the Eckerd experience to think beyond the conventional questions, methods and solutions. At Eckerd College, we ThinkOUTside. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1958 |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $47,474,771 |
Applying
When applying to Eckerd College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 15. The application fee at Eckerd College is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 68.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 68.5% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Eckerd College is 13:1, and the school has 48.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Eckerd College include: Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography; Environmental Studies; and International Business/Trade/Commerce. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80.0 percent.
Student Life
Eckerd College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,843, with a gender distribution of 41.3 percent male students and 58.7 percent female students. At this school, 80.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 21.0 percent of students live off campus. Eckerd College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Eckerd College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Eckerd College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Eckerd College, 55 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Eckerd College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 55% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Eckerd College, 59.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $18,696.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $35,566 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,846 (2012-13) |
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