First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: eckerd.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Eckerd College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 131M Calculus I 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 132M Calculus II 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 112N Cells & Genes 4 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 121N Chemistry I 4 Natural Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 Humanities | |
| United States History | 4 | AM 201H American Civilization 3.5 Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 101S Introduction to Psychology 3.5 Social Science |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 131M Calculus I 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 132M Calculus II 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 112N Cells & Genes 4 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 121N Chemistry I 4 Natural Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 Humanities | |
| United States History | 4 | AM 201H American Civilization 3.5 Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 101S Introduction to Psychology 3.5 Social Science | |
| Statistics | 4 | MA 133M Statistics, An Introduction 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 120M Computer Programming Concepts 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | EC 282S Principles of Macroeconomics 3.5 Social Science | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | EC 281S Principles of Microeconomics 3.5 Social Science | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HI 234 20th Century World 3.5 Humanities | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 Natural Science | |
| European History | 4 | HI 202H The European Experience 3.5 Humanities | |
| Human Geography | 4 | AN 220 Cultural Geography 3.5 N/A | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SP 102 Elem Spanish II 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | PO 102S Introduction to Amer Nat’l Gov & Pol 3.5…PO 102S Introduction to Amer Nat’l Gov & Pol 3.5 Social Science | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| Art History | 4 | AH 103A Art of the Western World 3.5 Arts | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU 111A Music, Sound, and Structure 3.5 Arts | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 Arts | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 Arts | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CN 102: Elem Chinese 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | PO 104 3.5 Social Science (does not count for Global) | |
| Drawing | 4 | AR 102A Drawing Fundamentals 3.5 Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FR 102 Elem. French II 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | IT 102 Elem. Italian I 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JP 102 Elem. Japanese II 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| Latin | 4 | LA 102 Introduction to Latin II 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PH 241N Fundamental of Physics I 4 Natural Science | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 242 Fundamental of Physics II 4 Natural Science | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MA 105M Precalculus 3.5 Quantitative | |
| Research | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| Seminar | 4 | Accepted, no direct equivalency 3.5 N/A | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3.5 Foreign Language 1,2 |
Source: eckerd.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 93 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 61 |
| Environmental Studies | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 41 |
| Psychology | 22 |
| Business/Commerce | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 12 |
Show the other 28 majors
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Communication | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Eckerd College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #23 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference
Sailing
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
3,424,560 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
St Pete-Clearwater International (PIE)
Nearest hub airport
Tampa International (TPA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20
Elevation
7 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
54°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
75 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- The University of Tampa21 mi
- New College of Florida24 mi
- Ringling College of Art and Design26 mi
- University of South Florida29 mi
- Trinity College of Florida33 mi
- Florida Southern College50 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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