A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eckerd College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
All students enrolled at Eckerd College are female with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eckerd College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
0.1%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
2
|
Eckerd College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 80% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 13.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133492 IPEDS survey data for Eckerd College.
Last updated February 24, 2025