More selective than 28% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Eckerd College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Eckerd College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Eckerd College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 560 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Eckerd College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 600–690 | 560–640 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 600–678 | 550–658 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Eckerd College compared with other Florida colleges?
Eckerd College has the 34th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | New College of Florida | 73% | 67% | $7,195 |
| 31 | Nova Southeastern University | 73% | 63% | $30,371 |
| 32 | Lynn University | 73% | 52% | $44,089 |
| 33 | Albizu University-Miami | 76% | 40% | $19,849 |
| 34 | Eckerd College | 76% | 66% | $38,071 |
| 35 | Barry University | 77% | 38% | $22,613 |
| 36 | Saint Leo University | 78% | 45% | $21,293 |
| 37 | Flagler College | 81% | 56% | $30,525 |
| 38 | Everglades University | 81% | 61% | $27,371 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Eckerd College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Eckerd College admissions questions
What is the Eckerd College acceptance rate?
Eckerd College accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,670 of 4,664 applicants were admitted.
Does Eckerd College require the SAT or ACT?
Eckerd College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Eckerd College?
The middle 50% of Eckerd College first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Eckerd College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (537 of 3,670).
Is Eckerd College getting harder to get into?
Eckerd College accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Eckerd College overview