Eckerd College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2747 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #779 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #715 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 2 | In St. Petersburg |
| #1536 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,993
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.eckerd.edu
Eckerd College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eckerd College has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 66% | 78% |
| Applicants | 5,549 | 1,609 | 3,263 |
| Admissions | 3,612 | 1,068 | 2,544 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 543 | 144 | 399 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
190 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eckerd College are 1120-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
132 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Eckerd College are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1514 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 182 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 114 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 49 (2%) |
| Asian | 41 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Eckerd College is $40,119 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,854 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,964 |
| $48-75K | $30,455 |
| $75-110K | $29,216 |
| $110K+ | $36,212 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,220 |
| Fee in-district | $680 |
| Fee in-state | $680 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,780 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,854 |
| Room charge | $7,246 |
| Meal charge | $6,608 |
Eckerd College majors
Eckerd College has granted 427 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eckerd College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 80 |
| Environmental Studies | 69 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 42 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| Communication, General | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 12 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Creative Writing | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Economics, General | 6 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 427 |
Eckerd College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 67% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eckerd College has published 1,311 scientific papers with 25,655 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Ecology, Geology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 | 74 |
| 1992 | 22 | 102 |
| 1993 | 15 | 107 |
| 1994 | 17 | 79 |
| 1995 | 6 | 100 |
| 1996 | 20 | 115 |
| 1997 | 18 | 99 |
| 1998 | 18 | 116 |
| 1999 | 18 | 113 |
| 2000 | 28 | 176 |
| 2001 | 23 | 215 |
| 2002 | 23 | 272 |
| 2003 | 32 | 327 |
| 2004 | 21 | 317 |
| 2005 | 27 | 385 |
| 2006 | 30 | 470 |
| 2007 | 36 | 556 |
| 2008 | 39 | 623 |
| 2009 | 33 | 721 |
| 2010 | 44 | 828 |
| 2011 | 43 | 860 |
| 2012 | 38 | 1010 |
| 2013 | 26 | 1075 |
| 2014 | 39 | 1189 |
| 2015 | 39 | 1162 |
| 2016 | 46 | 1239 |
| 2017 | 45 | 1252 |
| 2018 | 38 | 1443 |
| 2019 | 82 | 1573 |
| 2020 | 61 | 1692 |
| 2021 | 84 | 1930 |
| 2022 | 59 | 1897 |
| 2023 | 73 | 1885 |
Eckerd College alumni
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Hank Green
- Occupations
- television producerscience communicatorpodcasterYouTubernovelist
- Biography
-
William Henry Green II is an American YouTuber, science communicator, and entrepreneur. He produces the YouTube channel Vlogbrothers with his older brother, author John Green, and hosts the educational YouTube channels Crash Course and SciShow. He has advocated for and organized social activism, created and hosted a number of other YouTube channels and podcasts, released music albums, and amassed a large following on TikTok.
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Dennis Lehane
- Occupations
- novelistwriterscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Dennis Lehane is an American author. He has published more than a dozen novels; the first several were a series of mysteries featuring recurring characters, including A Drink Before the War. Four of his novels have been adapted into films of the same names: Clint Eastwood's Mystic River (2003), Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island (2010), and Gone Baby Gone (2007) and Live by Night (2016), both directed by Ben Affleck. His short story "Animal Rescue" was also adapted into the film The Drop, noted for being the final film role for actor James Gandolfini.
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Dorothy Allison
- Occupations
- novelistpoetwriterwomen's rights activist
- Biography
-
Dorothy Allison is an American writer from South Carolina whose writing focuses on class struggle, sexual abuse, child abuse, feminism and lesbianism. She is a self-identified lesbian femme. Allison has won a number of awards for her writing, including several Lambda Literary Awards. In 2014, Allison was elected to membership in the Fellowship of Southern Writers.
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James W. Pennebaker
- Occupations
- authoruniversity teacherpsychologist
- Biography
-
James Whiting Pennebaker is an American social psychologist. He is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. His research focuses on the relationship between natural language use, health, and social behavior, most recently "how everyday language reflects basic social and personality processes".
General info
| Alternative names | EC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Colors | teal, navy blue, black |
| Total FTE staff | 430 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4200 54th Ave S Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33711-4700 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 258,000 |
| Phone | 7278671166 |