At a glance
Average net price
$38,071
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.9%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
1,888
In-state tuition
$51,884
Out-of-state tuition
$51,884
Cost of attendance
$68,944
Median earnings (10y)
$51,819
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,250
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (62% of credentials).
- STEM62%
- Health0%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences14%
- Biological sciences46.4%~876 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Natural resources12.1%~229 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business11.0%~207 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology7.9%~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.3%~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.6%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.3%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.7%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 164 | $22,542 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 160 | $21,172 | $26,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 122 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $21,909 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $25,169 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $22,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $25,490 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,555 | $22,980 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 11 | $14,361 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 1 | $25,324 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Eckerd College
Eckerd College is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,888 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Natural resources, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Eckerd College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,071 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,884 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,944 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,819 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Eckerd College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Natural resources, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (62% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Eckerd College accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,250.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Petersburg, Florida (city), Eckerd College draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Eckerd College
Q.How much does Eckerd College cost?
The average net price at Eckerd College is $38,071 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,944.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Eckerd College?
Eckerd College has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Eckerd College?
Eckerd College admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Eckerd College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Eckerd College graduate earns $51,819 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Eckerd College?
Published tuition is $51,884 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Eckerd College located?
Eckerd College is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida (ZIP 33711).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Eckerd College at their official website.