Eckerd College
tel: (727)867-1166
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Eckerd College is to provide an undergraduate liberal arts education and lifelong learning programs of the highest quality in the unique environment of Florida, within the context of a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church and in a spirit of innovation.
School Overview:
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| County | Pinellas County, FL |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,799 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 20 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,819 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,408 students |
| Tuition | 31818 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95 % |
- Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1958, Eckerd is a pioneer of responsible innovation - developing programs that have been adopted nationwide and earning the college an international reputation for academic excellence.
- Academic Programs are offered in American Studies, Anthropology, Art (Visual Arts), Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing, East Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Human Development, International Business, International Relations and Global Affairs, Literature, London Study Centre, Marine Science, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Quest for Meaning, Religious Studies, Theatre Western Heritage and Women's and Gender Studies.
- Eckerd College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Profile last updated: 07/07/2009.
In the News:
- Watts commits to Defiance College (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
posted on January 31, 2010 at 06:01:55 am
Saint Stephen's Episcopal senior pitcher A.J. Watts has committed to Defiance College in Ohio. - Wilson signs with Eckerd (Columbia Star)
posted on December 3, 2009 at 06:16:15 pm
Contributed by Cardinal Newman School Nazley Wilson, Cardinal Newman School senior softball player, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. read more - Duncan's hit gives Mooney a 5-4 victory (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
posted on April 18, 2009 at 05:03:30 am
Senior John Duncan singled in the game-winning run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Cardinal Mooney High a 5-4 win over visiting Saint Stephen's. Josh Breitwieser had doubled in two runs for the Falcons in the top of the seventh to give Saint Stephen's a short-lived 4-3 lead. - Lancers open conference play with a sweep (Bradenton Herald)
posted on March 11, 2009 at 04:16:37 am
The Manatee Community College softball team opened Suncoast Conference play by sweeping visiting Pasco-Hernando CC 3-2 and 7-5 on Tuesday night.
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