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Eckerd College

4200 54th Ave S, Saint petersburg, FL 33711-4700
Tel: (727)867-1166
Private not-for-profit | 2,376 students
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The mission of Eckerd College is to provide an undergraduate liberal arts education and lifelong learning programs of the highest quality in the unique environment of Florida, within the context of a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church and in a spirit of innovation.

School Overview:

Eckerd College
CountyPinellas County, FL
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		149 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment2,376 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		2,106 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		270 students137 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		1%1%
% Asian		1%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		8%3%
% Black		6%6%
% White		81%84%
% Two or more races		3%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$35,926$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$35,926$24,744
 
Tuition32932
Percent Admitted69%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)510-620450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)500-610460-573
ACT English (25-75%)22-2819-25
ACT Math (25-75%)21-2618-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)22-2820-25

School Notes:

  • Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1958, Eckerd is a pioneer of responsible innovation - developing programs that have been adopted nationwide and earning the college an international reputation for academic excellence.
  • Academic Programs are offered in American Studies, Anthropology, Art (Visual Arts), Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing, East Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Human Development, International Business, International Relations and Global Affairs, Literature, London Study Centre, Marine Science, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Quest for Meaning, Religious Studies, Theatre Western Heritage and Women's and Gender Studies.
  • Eckerd College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
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