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Eckerd at a Glance

You WANT to Study Here

You WANT to Study Here The Eckerd College library is a small two-story library with a very modern and efficient draw. This is a spot where you'll often run into 60 percent of the people you know on campus. It's a popular place to study, chat, meet with groups, and relax (some even nap here.) There’s plenty of places to study, including a screened-in patio, comfy armchairs, and various study rooms to vie for.
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Location:
St. Petersburg, FL
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$32,104
Out-of-State Tuition:
$32,104
Room & Board:
$9,326
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,113
Part-Time Undergrads:
336
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.eckerd.edu
Admissions Website:
www.eckerd.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.eckerd.edu/admissions/finaid
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
71 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1500–1830
Average ACT Scores:
23–28

Best Things

  • Waterfront on campus!
  • The Palm Hammocks and hammocks on the beach
  • The beach on campus
  • View from Omega balconies
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Limited dining hours
  • Not enough single rooms on campus
  • Café food is always terrible by the end of the semester
  • Nightlife can get repetitive
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Biological Sciences
  • Languages and Literature
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Eckerd is a really unique school with hundreds of quirky and charming dimensions, but it’s not for everyone. For some, the school is too small, offers limited major options, and has a somewhat repetitive social scene that can make Eckerd fell less like paradise and more like a very, very small tide pool. But for those who continue on at the College for all four years, there are some great memories to be had and life-long connections with both peers and professors to be made. Profiled in the book “Colleges That Change Lives,” Eckerd is a school with a lot of potential, opportunities, and amazing experiences, but it is up to you to get involved and craft your own experience for the next four years of your lives.

However, there’s no arguing that the faculty is amazing, the level of interaction is great, and the location is paradise. Eckerd is one of those schools where the world is at your fingertips—students can do everything from participate in a spring break service project overseas to work at the waterfront. There are countless varied activities to help students get involved in all aspects of campus life from academics to international aid or club sports, and there is a slew of support from peers, professors, and alumni to help make your dreams into a reality. Plus, all of this in a setting where the sun sets over your backyard and a walk along the water brings just one more dolphin sighting! For most, it’s hard to believe Eckerd is a college and not just perpetual summer.

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Drug Safety at Eckerd College

woemin

Biology '14

0.0
F

Drugs everywhere

There are sooo many kids that do drugs on our campus it's insane, particularly all the kappa kids. Its hard to avoid but I guess if you are away from those kids you can stay away from the drugs.I think the reason for all the drug use is because of the lax security, ive seen kids just drinking, smoking weed and dropping acid right in front of security guards and nothing happens..

Apr 16, 2012

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Drug Safety at Eckerd College

Topher2202

North American Studies '13

2.3
C

Drug Free

There is a pub located on campus at the main food hall, but I do not drink or hang out at the pub.

Mar 15, 2012

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Nightlife at Eckerd College

Topher2202

North American Studies '13

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Eckerd Nightlife

I do not partake in any of the nightlife at the college.

Mar 15, 2012

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User rating for Eckerd College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 259 user reviews.

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