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:
Eckerd College
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| County | Pinellas County, FL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,815 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 28 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,843 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,501 students | |
| Tuition | 32932 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | |
School Notes:
- 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:
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Young fans get lessons from Dallas' win (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
posted on June 13, 2011 at 11:05:48 pm
Dallas winning the NBA championship resonates with basketball enthusiasts everywhere. Take the summer hoops camp at Eckerd College. Coaches and players there kept up with the series, and are learning lessons from what Dallas did right. -
Tampa Bay area product Brian Sabean early on showed skills that helped him lead San Francisco Giants (CBS Sports)
posted on November 3, 2010 at 04:45:11 am
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Brian Sabean showed up at St. Petersburg's Eckerd College in the late 1970s, two things were readily apparent. First, that he wasn't going to get very far playing second base. -
Tampa Bay area product Brian Sabean early on showed skills that helped him lead San Francisco Giants to World Series ... (St. Petersburg Times)
posted on November 3, 2010 at 02:15:05 am
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, November 2, 2010 ARLINGTON, Texas — When Brian Sabean showed up at St. Petersburg's Eckerd College in the late 1970s, two things were readily apparent. First, that he wasn't going to get very far playing second base. "He was a coach in the making early on," said Joe Lefebvre, a high school teammate in New Hampshire and at Eckerd. Second, that once he ... -
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
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