Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 65.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,210
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,120–1,300
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 1,984
Admissions Overview
Eckerd College is less selective with a 65% acceptance rate, meaning most qualified applicants get in. Middle 50% of students score between 1120-1300 on the SAT or around 27 on the ACT. The school values students who want hands-on learning and global experiences. Given Eckerd's strength in marine science and its emphasis on study abroad programs, admissions officers look for curious students who thrive in experiential learning environments. The college attracts applicants interested in small class sizes with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. Students who want to combine liberal arts education with research opportunities, particularly in marine sciences, tend to flourish here.