Eckerd College Athletics

Eckerd competes in NCAA Division II, offering athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between competitive sports and academics. The Tritons field 14 varsity teams in the Sunshine State Conference, a competitive league featuring Florida schools. With 221 total athletes out of 1,984 students, about 11% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The school awards $3.9 million in athletic scholarships annually. The waterfront campus naturally supports strong sailing and marine-related programs. Division II athletics at Eckerd means students can pursue serious competition without the time demands of Division I programs. The Sunshine State Conference includes regional rivals like Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern. Student-athletes benefit from the 11:1 student-faculty ratio while pursuing both athletic and academic excellence.