Eckerd College

School Contact: The Homeschool Nation

Fans: 1

Do you offer online education?: no

Web Site: www.eckerd.edu

Contact Name: Maria Furtado - Director of Admission

address: 4200 54th Avenue South

City: St. Petersburg

state: Florida

Zip: 33711

Phone Number: 800-456-9009

Email Address:

Scholarships Available:

School Description:

Against a backdrop of palm trees and blue water, in an atmosphere of intellectual richness and openness, through remarkable relationships and experiences of many kinds, Eckerd College changes lives.

Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1958, Eckerd is a pioneer of responsible innovation - developing programs that have been adopted nationwide and earning the college an international reputation for academic excellence.

Eckerd College has a diverse student body with 1817 students from 48 states and 33 countries and is one of only 40 schools listed in Loren Pope\'s Colleges That Change Lives. In 2003, Eckerd was named one of 13 Institutions of Excellence in the First College Year by the Policy Center on the First Year of College and became one of the youngest colleges to receive a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Eckerd also serves over 1000 students annually through its Program for Experienced Learners. The Leadership Development Institute executive education program, Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC), and offerings through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Elderhostel identify the college as a national leader in continuing education.

Athletic Division and Conference: NCAA DII - Sunshine State Conference

Intramural Sports Available: Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Kickball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, Lawn Sports, Video Games, Fitness Competitions

Competitive Teams Available: Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Men's & Women's Tennis, Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's Baseball, Women's Softball, Women's Volleyball, Men's & Women's Sailing

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Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,800

Homeschool Enrollment %:

Student / Professor Ratio: 13-1

Homeschool Incoming Freshman Room Pairing Availability: yes

Religious Affiliation: Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church

Local Airport: TPA (Tampa), PIE (St. Petersburg)

Application Deadline: Rolling

Homeschool Application Requirements: Application, Fee, Transcript, Test Scores (ACT/SAT), Essay, Recommendation (minimum 1)

In-State Tuition (Full Year): $30,304

Out-of-State Tuition (Full Year): $30,304

Typical Room (Full Year): $4,490

Typical Board (Full Year): $4,264

Additional Fees: $286

Estimated Book Cost: $1,000

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