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Eckerd College

Private nonprofit Saint Petersburg, FL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
67%
Graduation Rate
$51,819
Earnings (10yr)
$38,071
Net Price
76%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eckerd College has a graduation rate of 67%, a solid figure for a school with a 76% acceptance rate. This means most students who start their degrees here successfully finish. The college's intimate environment, with an enrollment of just under 1,900 students, allows for close faculty interaction and personalized attention.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics are not available for Eckerd College. However, the school's focus on liberal arts and sciences can contribute to a broad educational foundation, potentially benefiting students from various backgrounds. While detailed economic mobility data isn't provided, the emphasis on experiential learning and practical applications in fields like Biology, Business, and Psychology may aid in post-graduation success.

Cost considerations are essential for prospective students. The net price of attending Eckerd is about $38,071, with a median debt of $27,000 for graduates. Alumni earn an average of $51,819 ten years after graduation, which can help ease student debt burdens. Students who thrive here often seek a close-knit community and are interested in interdisciplinary studies, making it a good fit for those looking for a supportive environment in Florida.

Rankings

How Eckerd Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation67%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$38KRetention76%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate21%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$30K$0-30K$35K$30-48K$34K$48-75K$44K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%475.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2414.5%MOBILITY114.83%

Cost & Financial Aid

$51,884
In-State Tuition
$51,884
Out-of-State
$38,071
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
21%
Pell Grant Rate
44%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$29,615
Family Income $0–$30K
$34,524
Family Income $30K–$48K
$34,294
Family Income $48K–$75K
$43,955
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,505
6 Years After Entry
$47,222
8 Years
$51,819
10 Years
0.52x
Debt-to-Earnings
61%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,505 6yr $47,222 8yr $51,819 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

114.83%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2414.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
475.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$113,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.71
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
12.4%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 76%
Retention Rate 76%
SAT Average 1250
SAT Range 1160–1330
ACT Range 24–29
Full-Time Faculty 89%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,920
Diversity Index 0.42
First-Gen Students 20%

Top Programs

Biology & Biomedical 46%
Business & Marketing 11%
Psychology 8%
Social Sciences 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Physical Sciences 3%
English & Literature 3%
Communications 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
65%
White
75%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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