Home > Florida Colleges > Saint Petersburg Colleges > Eckerd College
Eckerd College
- 4200 54th Ave S
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
- OPEID College Code: 00148700
-

- General Phone: (727) 867-1166
- President: Donald R. Eastman Iii
- Website: www.eckerd.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,544

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,798 | 1,320 | 3,118 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 818 (45%) | 1,268 (96%) | 2,086 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 217 (27%) | 322 (25%) | 539 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 454 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 241 | 45% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 608 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 15% | 25% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,488 | $4,423 | $5,215 | $12,546 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 18 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 655 | 702 | 439 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,160 | $27,618 | $25,804 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,160 | $27,618 | $25,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,338 | $7,868 | $7,152 |
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,548 | $39,536 | $37,006 |
| Out of State | $41,548 | $39,536 | $37,006 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,160 | $28,618 | $26,804 |
| Out of State | $30,160 | $28,618 | $26,804 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,160 | $28,618 | $26,804 |
| Out of State | $30,160 | $28,618 | $26,804 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,544 Undergraduate: 2,544
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,002 Female: 1,542
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,002 Female: 1,542
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,077 Part-Time: 467
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,077 Part-Time: 467
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 56 | 2% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.4% |
| Black | 139 | 5% |
| Asian | 39 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4% |
| White | 1,947 | 77% |
| Unknown | 239 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 31 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 890 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 722 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 185 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 95 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 105 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 118 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 230 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 154 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 460 | 383 | 77 |
| Faculty Status | 178 | 121 | 57 |
| Tenured Faculty | 79 | 79 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 170 | 113 | 57 |
| Primarily Instruction | 170 | 113 | 57 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 59 | 57 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 102 | 98 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 129 | 115 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 90 | 80 | 10 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 17 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,789 (113) | $62,913 (68) | $52,558 (45) |
| Professor | $73,348 (44) | $74,700 (30) | $70,450 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $58,538 (26) | $57,794 (18) | $60,213 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,044 (43) | $49,840 (20) | $39,004 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,789 (113) | $62,913 (68) | $52,558 (45) |
| Professor | $73,348 (44) | $74,700 (30) | $70,450 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $58,538 (26) | $57,794 (18) | $60,213 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,044 (43) | $49,840 (20) | $39,004 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $996,291 | $559,460 | $436,831 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 217 | 139 | 78 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 217 | 139 | 78 |
| Baseball | 64 | 64 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| Golf | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| Soccer | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $46,148 | $44,708 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,168 | $12,588 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 40% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 53% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 14 |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Eckerd College
Be the First to Review the Program
at Eckerd College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
