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About Eckerd College

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Eckerd College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Petersburg, FL, known for its liberal arts college, waterfront campus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 65%, Eckerd College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 544 students each year. Eckerd College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Eckerd College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,400 per year; the sticker price of $65,636 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Eckerd College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

65%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1240
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 2.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1320 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Eckerd College

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Essay Strategy
Eckerd places real weight on essays, so use yours to speak directly to their interdisciplinary liberal arts model and explain how you learn across subjects rather than staying in one lane. Mention specific Eckerd programs like the Collegium curriculum or the Academy of Senior Professionals if they genuinely connect to your interests.
Demonstrated Interest
Eckerd tracks demonstrated interest, so visit campus in Saint Petersburg if you can, and if not, attend a virtual session or connect with an admissions counselor at a college fair and follow up with a brief thank you email. Logging these touchpoints genuinely matters to your file.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Eckerd College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$66k/yr$29.6k
30k-48k~$66k/yr$34.5k
48k-75k~$66k/yr$34.3k
75k-110k~$66k/yr$35.8k
110k+~$66k/yr$44.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,163
Undergrad Enrollment
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