Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-4700
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology
Eckerd College is a private institution in Saint Petersburg with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,819 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,011.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1971, drugstore magnate Jack Eckerd donated $12.
- •In 2000, the board of trustees discovered that more than half of Eckerd's endowment had been spent without its knowledge or consent.
- •In February 2004, the college announced that it had regained solvency.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1256
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (53)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + large city premium