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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private

76%acceptance rate
1160–1320SAT middle 50%
24–29ACT middle 50%
$40,122average net price

Eckerd College admitted 76% of 5,071 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1320 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Eckerd College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $50, and Eckerd College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Eckerd College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Eckerd College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Eckerd College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

111 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 109 took it, and 3 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How Eckerd College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Considered

  • Class rank
  • First generation
  • Legacy

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA.

  • 4.011%
  • 3.75–3.9934%
  • 3.50–3.7428%
  • 3.25–3.4916%
  • 3.00–3.249%
  • 2.50–2.992%
  • 2.00–2.490.2%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $69,092 a year. After grants, students paid $40,122 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$26,746
  • $30–48k$28,782
  • $48–75k$30,034
  • $75–110k$32,127
  • $110k+$37,419

Quick answers

What is Eckerd College’s acceptance rate?

Eckerd College admitted 76% of applicants: 3,844 of 5,071 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

When is Eckerd College’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Eckerd College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1320, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Eckerd College’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Eckerd College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does Eckerd College require?

Besides the application and transcript, Eckerd College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.

Does Eckerd College have supplemental essays?

No. Eckerd College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.

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