Eckerd College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Eckerd College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,995 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1958 and is one of the 5 schools located in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Eckerd College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At Eckerd College you can get your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
56
Eckerd College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Natural Resources and Environment, Veterinary, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Eckerd College is fair at 77% (above Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Eckerd College is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eckerd College is good -- 11:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $48,300 a year. The additional fees at Eckerd College not covered by tuition are roughly $700; this totals $49,000 per year.

Read the details about Eckerd College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,549 applications were submitted and 3,612 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Eckerd College might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eckerd College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
High
Eckerd College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eckerd College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Eckerd College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,200 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Eckerd College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Eckerd College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eckerd College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eckerd College
4200 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, Florida
33711-4700, USA
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