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Eckerd College

Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711


Fax number: (727) 866-2304
Website: https://www.eckerd.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 456-9009 9009
800 456-9009 9009 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: July 25
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average SAT I: 614 verbal, 580 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1120 - 1293
Average ACT: 26 English, 23 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 20%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,548
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,612
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 95
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 79%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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