Eckerd College
Overview
Eckerd College is a private liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida — ranked #132 among National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News — with something almost no other US college can offer: a mile of waterfront campus on Tampa Bay.
Founded in 1958, Eckerd is internationally famous for Marine Science and Environmental Studies, benefiting from its own waterfront research facilities and Florida's unique coastal ecosystem. Other strengths include Business, International Relations, Psychology and one of America's best study-abroad programs — around half of all Eckerd students study abroad. With an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and a 4-1-4 academic calendar (including a January "Winter Term" for internships and travel), Eckerd offers a genuinely distinctive American education. Tuition and fees are USD 55,036 per year, with merit scholarships available for international applicants
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Rankings & Recognition
Eckerd College is ranked #132 in the U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings (2026). Its Marine Science program is among the most respected in the United States, and Eckerd consistently ranks among the top US colleges for the percentage of students who study abroad — making it an ideal choice for internationally minded students.
Accommodation
Eckerd guarantees on-campus housing and around 85% of students live on campus. Room and board is approximately USD 14,000 – 16,000 per year . The waterfront residence halls are famous in their own right. St. Petersburg offers a warm climate and a lower cost of living than the US northeast.
Location
Eckerd College occupies a waterfront campus on Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida — part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, one of the fastest-growing regions in the US. Students enjoy year-round sunshine, nearby Gulf Coast beaches, and a vibrant, affordable city with a strong arts scene. Tampa International Airport offers direct flights worldwide.
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