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Eckerd College is a private, founded in 1958, is a four-year, liberal arts college located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The campus is spread across an area of 188 acres. Eckerd College awards bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study which include chemistry, sociology, literature, and creative writing.
Eckerd College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college is a member of the Sunshine State Conference (NCAA Division II). They participate in sports like baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, sailing, soccer, softball, and other sports. The sports teams of the college are nicknamed as the Tritons. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Dorothy Allison, writer; Bill Evers, bench coach of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; and Steve Balboni, former New York Yankees.
The main campus of Eckerd is in Saint Petersburg, FL (a medium-sized city). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Eckerd is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Eckerd offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
Eckerd does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
Eckerd offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, Eckerd had 2,544 enrolled students. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Eckerd makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Sunshine State Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Eckerd College
4200 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711-4700
General Phone: (727) 867-1166
http://www.eckerd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 186 | business management, international business, business, MIS, organizational behavior, human resources management, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 145 | creative writing, political science, history, international relations, American studies, English, humanities, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 63 | marine biology, biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, biopsychology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | child psychology, psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 38 | environmental studies |
| Media | 12 | media studies |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social service professions |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Eckerd in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 542 | 52 |
In 2007, Eckerd had a total enrollment of 2,544 students (2,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 50% |
| Part-Time | 50% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 28% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Eckerd offers campus housing for 1,471 of its 2,260 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,118 | 2,086 | 67% | 1,075 | 52% |
| Men | 1,798 | 818 | 45% | 217 | 27% |
| Women | 1,320 | 1,268 | 96% | 322 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 608 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,160 |
| Room and board | $ 8,338 |
| Room charge | $ 4,276 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,062 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Eckerd participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148700)
Eckerd has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $74,700 | 14 | $70,450 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $57,794 | 8 | $60,213 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $49,840 | 23 | $39,004 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $62,913 | 45 | $52,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 18 | 50 |
| Basketball | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 12 | 23 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eckerd Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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