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Private 4 Year

Eckerd College Admission Requirements

Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Your chances of getting into Eckerd College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

70.4%
Admission Difficulty for Eckerd College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Eckerd College is 70.4%.  Its admission rate is the 26th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Eckerd College and can you get accepted?

Eckerd College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 3,927 out of the 5,580 who applied were admitted.

Eckerd College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Eckerd College?

70% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Eckerd College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.8 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Eckerd College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.8

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Eckerd College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Eckerd College are to have around a 3.8 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Eckerd College accepts 70% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Eckerd College is 3.8 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #8 in Florida for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Eckerd College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Eckerd College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.73% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.63% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.46% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 23.15% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.56% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.47% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Eckerd College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Eckerd College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

66%
SAT Scores for Eckerd College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Eckerd College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Eckerd College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

55%
ACT Scores for Eckerd College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Eckerd College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Eckerd College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,710 1,870 5,580
Accepted 2,723 1,204 3,927
Acceptance Rate 73% 64% 70%
Enrolled 468 182 650
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 15% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Eckerd College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Eckerd College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Eckerd College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Eckerd College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Eckerd College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133492 IPEDS survey data for Eckerd College.

FAQs

Does Eckerd College prefer SAT or ACT?

66% of students submit their SAT scores to Eckerd College. 55% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Eckerd College?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Eckerd College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.