Eckerd College

4200 54th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711

Website: Eckerd College

The Wireman Chapel at Eckerd College
The Wireman Chapel at Eckerd College
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Eckerd College School Description

Against a backdrop of palm trees and blue water, in an atmosphere of intellectual richness and openness, through remarkable relationships and experiences of many kinds, Eckerd College changes lives.

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.

Eckerd College has a diverse student body with 1817 students from 48 states and 33 countries and is one of only 40 schools listed in Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives. In 2003, Eckerd was named one of 13 Institutions of Excellence in the First College Year by the Policy Center on the First Year of College and became one of the youngest colleges to receive a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Eckerd also serves over 1000 students annually through its Program for Experienced Learners. The Leadership Development Institute executive education program, Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC), and offerings through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Elderhostel identify the college as a national leader in continuing education.

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.

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Eckerd College

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Eckerd College is a private 4-year coeducational liberal arts college at the southernmost tip of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Campus

Eckerd College has a suburban campus on Frenchman's Creek and Boca Ciega Bay, about from Gulf of Mexico beaches. The campus is near, but separate from, residential and commercial neighborhoods of St. Petersburg. The college is working towards a pedestrian and more environmentally friendly campus, supported by such initiatives as its Yellow Bike program.

The college has several architectural styles, but a common feature is the use of glass and external views to emphasize a connection with the environment. Recent campus additions include the Peter H. Armacost Library, several new residence halls, the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory, sports facilities, a renovated student center, the renovated Miller Auditorium, and the Franklin-Templeton building. Other campus buildings include those designed and used for classrooms, laboratories, offices, theatrical productions, musical instruction, art exhibits, athletic events, and student services. The just-finished Iota dormitory was constructed to be ecologically friendly.

Dolphins and manatees can sometimes be seen swimming near the college's South Beach area. Campus birdlife includes herons, cranes, egrets, pelicans, wood storks, cormorants, roseate spoonbills, bald eagles, hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and many species of seagulls. Alligators are occasionally seen in campus ponds.

Students

Eckerd College's website reports that as of October 15, 2006 there were 1,847 full-time equivalent students and 130 full-time equivalent faculty members, for a 14:1 student:faculty ratio. The college's students come from nearly every state, with about one-third from Florida. The gender distribution is 44% male and 56% female. The college's Program for Experienced Learners serves about 1,500 non-traditional students, with classes taught largely in the evenings and on weekends. At the May, 2008 commencement, 403 degrees were awarded in the residential program and 179 in the Program for Experienced Learners.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tritons

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,779
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 29,160
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Eckerd College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Eckerd College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 16%
Hispanic 5%
African-American 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 75%
In-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 25%
Massachusetts 11%
Connecticut 5%
New York 5%
Maryland 4%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 83%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)

Eckerd College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 29,160    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 28,860    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 276    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,659 14%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,947 22%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 11,417 91%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,799 63%  
Any Aid:
  93%  

Eckerd College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 67% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 608
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 45%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Eckerd College

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Question: What school do you think is better Eckerd College, Florida Southern College or University of Tampa?

I am deciding out of those three schools which one i would prefer. I live in the Bahamas and didnt get to visit any of them as yet. I would like personal expiriences in the area or people who attend/attended the schools to give a response as to 1. what they liked and disliked about the school 2. What there is to do in Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Tampa 3. How is campus life.. meals,dorm rooms, etc.
8 months ago

Best Answer

eckerd is definitely the most academically renowned among job circles but florida southern may be a more solid choice all-around. i know a lot of people who like it. eckerd is a smaller school while the others are big state schools. its just a matter of preference. here are some good links with students' experiences. reviews of eckerd-- http://www.studentsreview.com/FL/EC.html tampa-- http://www.studentsreview.com/FL/UT.html florida southern-- http://www.studentsreview.com/FL/FSC.html As you can see FSU has the best reviews but take them all with a grain of salt. I'd suggest just reading them all and seeing what you think. I hope I helped ya out a bit! ;)

Best Answer

Burnt Orange, The best method to find out info is to contact a student. You can start looking for contact information for Florida colleges here. http://www.collegereviewed.com/Florida-Colleges-Universities.html Students always to know what's up better than outsiders since they get to experience the classes and the lifestyle.

Question: is this a good college to apply for?

Eckerd college in florida is this a good college to go to ? i want to major in ancient history and they have a major for that but is it a good college ?
18 months ago

Best Answer

Yes. The definition of what's a good college will vary from person to person. If you visit the campus (scheduled with the admissions office) and decide it's for you, then it's a good fit for you and you should apply and go there. The prestige freaks on Yahoo Answers don't know anything (there are lots of good colleges that aren't brand-name colleges). I don't go to a brand-name college (I never had the intention of it). I visited the college's campus and liked it a lot, I applied, and now I go to a college that I love and it also has good academics.

Question: Eckerd college... is it a good school in your opinion and with facts?

who ever went there. do you like it or did you enjoy it and was it a good school?
18 months ago

Best Answer

It is in the book "Colleges that change lives". I have never personally been at Eckerd College before, but I go to another college in that book and it's a college I'm very happy with.

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