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The main campus of Eckerd is in St. Petersburg, Florida (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 more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, drama and performing arts, and conservation and resource management.
Eckerd does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 510 or more. Students attending Eckerd come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Eckerd are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 1,779 enrolled students.
Many students at Eckerd live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. 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
Admissions Phone: (727) 864-8331
Financial Aid Phone: (727) 864-8334
http://www.eckerd.edu
Eckerd awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 83 | international relations, creative writing, sociology, political science, English, economics, history, East Asian studies, ... |
| Science | 73 | marine biology, biology, biochemistry, physics, natural sciences, biopsychology, chemistry |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, international business, business, marketing, human resources management, finance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 28 | environmental studies, natural resources courses, natural resources management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology, art therapy, psychology courses |
| Media | 14 | media studies, public relations and advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | human development and family studies |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, various performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts, arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Eckerd in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 330 | 58 |
In 2005, Eckerd had a total enrollment of 1,779 students (1,764 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 21% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Eckerd offers campus housing for 1,408 of its 1,764 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,740 | 1,962 | 72% | 502 | 26% |
| Men | 1,117 | 755 | 68% | 204 | 27% |
| Women | 1,623 | 1,207 | 74% | 298 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (727) 864-8331
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,804 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,804 |
| Room and board | $ 7,152 |
| Room charge | $ 3,572 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,580 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (727) 864-8334
Eckerd has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $66,768 | 12 | $60,942 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $52,375 | 8 | $52,788 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,818 | 16 | $43,756 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $56,894 | 36 | $51,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 5 | 5 |
ART STUDIES
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, 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
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eckerd Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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