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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL·Private·~76% acceptance

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL, Eckerd College is a private college. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 76% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $38,071 per year. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $51,819 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$38,071/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $68,944
Aid cuts ~$30,873/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
Nov 15
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1330
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$37,505
median earnings, 6yr
$51,819
median earnings, 10yr
How Eckerd College reads an application

What Eckerd College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)

From Eckerd College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Eckerd College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Eckerd College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Eckerd College's acceptance rate?
Eckerd College admits about 76% of applicants.
How much does Eckerd College cost?
At Eckerd College, the average net price after aid is about $38,071 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $68,944 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Eckerd College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1330 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are Eckerd College's application deadlines?
Eckerd College's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Eckerd College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Eckerd College rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, Work experience, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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