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Campus & Student Life at Eckerd College

Home to about 1,822 undergraduates in 2020, Eckerd is a small, private college located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Eckerd offers a “study abroad” program.

Eckerd College is Affiliated With the Presbyterian Church (USA) Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.

Eckerd Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Eckerd. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Eckerd Disability Services.

Eckerd for the Military

While not a "service academy", Eckerd does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Eckerd Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Eckerd for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Eckerd College

Eckerd offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Eckerd College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Eckerd College

Eckerd has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,822 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,764 (96.8%). Part-time attendance was 58 (3.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,764581,822

Eckerd College is Ranked #730 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Eckerd is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Eckerd #730 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Eckerd College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Eckerd by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Eckerd Diversity Guide.

Eckerd College Competes in the NCAA

Eckerd has a total of 179 student athletes, 89 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$4,320,018
Total Expenses (all teams)$4,320,018
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Eckerd College Athletics

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