Eckerd College Admission Requirements
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Eckerd College Admission Overview
Eckerd College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Eckerd College admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1330 / ACT 24-29. Eckerd College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Eckerd College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Eckerd College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Eckerd College
Acceptance Rate
The Eckerd College acceptance rate is 75.8%. Last year, 3,844 of 5,071 applicants were admitted. That is the 34th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Eckerd College and can you get accepted?
Eckerd College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Eckerd College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Eckerd College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.8Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Eckerd College typically have around a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Eckerd College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #8 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Eckerd College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1160-1330Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
27%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 560
- Composite 1160
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 640
- Composite 1330
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Eckerd College typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. Eckerd College ranks #8 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1330
SAT policy
Eckerd College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Eckerd College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
17%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 27
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Eckerd College typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Eckerd College places #9 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Eckerd College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Eckerd College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Eckerd College is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Eckerd College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133492.
GPA calculator: Eckerd College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026