Eckerd College is Affiliated With the Presbyterian Church (USA) Faith.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.
Eckerd Has a Disability Services Site
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Eckerd. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Eckerd Disability Services.
Eckerd for the Military
While not a "service academy", Eckerd does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Eckerd Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Eckerd for Veterans Guide.
Freshmen Living Arrangements at Eckerd College
Eckerd offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Eckerd College
Eckerd has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,037 undergraduates in 2018. Full-time attendance was 1,915 (94.0%). Part-time attendance was 122 (6.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,915 | 122 | 2,037 |
Eckerd College is Ranked #565 for Overall Diversity
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Eckerd is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Eckerd #565 out of 2,179.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Eckerd by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Eckerd Diversity Guide.
Eckerd College Competes in the NCAA
Eckerd has a total of 179 student athletes, 89 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Athletics Financing
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,320,018 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,320,018 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Eckerd College Athletics
