Eckerd College
Liberal arts college · Saint Petersburg, FL · 1,888 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1330
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$42,037
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,068
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Eckerd College?
Eckerd College accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1330 on the SAT. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says Eckerd College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eckerd College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Eckerd College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,068 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $42,037 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $53,436 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$53,436
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,436
- Room & board$15,176
- Total cost of attendance$71,068
- Average net price after grants$42,037
Popular majors
Biology, Environmental Science, Business, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Eckerd College FAQ
- What is Eckerd College's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Eckerd College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1330. Aim for 1330 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Eckerd College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is Eckerd College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Eckerd College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eckerd College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Eckerd College cost?
- About $71,068 a year before aid; $42,037 on average after grants.
- What is Eckerd College's FAFSA school code?
- 001487. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Eckerd College receives your information.
- What is Eckerd College's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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