Eckerd College

Eckerd College is a private institution that was founded in 1958. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,993 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 188 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Eckerd College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #130. Its tuition and fees are $50,374.

Located in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, the waterfront campus of Eckerd College overlooks Boca Ciega Bay on the western coast of the state. Eckerd College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and more than 50 minors. Every year, students and faculty travel outside the U.S. to more than 40 countries for research and cultural learning via study abroad programs.

Students at Eckerd can stay busy outside of the classroom by exploring the International Cinema Series and various art exhibitions, theater performances, poetry slams, writing workshops and guest lectures. Much of recreational life at Eckerd College is based on its waterfront location. That ocean theme includes the name of its varsity sports teams, the Tritons, which compete in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference. Students can also get involved in the Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team (EC-SAR), which works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and responds to distress calls in the area.