Eckerd College Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Florida (South) · 1,893 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $49,668/yr sticker
private Tier 4
Median earnings (10yr)
$51K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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▸ What Eckerd College weighs in admissions (2 factors they call very important)
From Eckerd College's Common Data Set (Section C7) — the factors they say matter most, and the ones they don't.
Weighs most heavily
Course rigorGPAImportant
Test scoresEssaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacterVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interestConsidered
Class rankFirst-generationLegacyDoes not consider
Geography, State residency, Religious affiliation
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 5.3 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $-22K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Marine science & environmental consulting via Florida's coastline and Gulf research centers
- Nonprofit/NGO work in Tampa Bay and Miami, strong regional networks for mission-driven roles
- Mid-tier accounting and tax prep firms in Tampa, solid regional reputation, not Big 4 pipeline
- Hospitality management in Orlando and Keys, decent internship-to-hire paths at regional hotel groups
About Eckerd College
St. Pete LAC on the water. Marine science strong; relaxed, study-abroad heavy.
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