Eckerd College Average GPA (3.64) & Acceptance Rate (76%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,844 of 5,071 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most Eckerd College students have?

72.5% of Eckerd College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (34%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.64, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 560–640 math

ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite

Average net price: $40,122 a year (2022–23)

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Eckerd College average GPA

Eckerd College reported an average high school GPA of 3.64 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	10.6%
3.75–3.99	34%
3.50–3.74	27.9%
3.25–3.49	16.1%
3.00–3.24	9.1%
2.50–2.99	2.1%
2.00–2.49	0.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Eckerd College reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Eckerd College acceptance rate

Eckerd College admitted 3,844 of 5,071 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Eckerd College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Petersburg, Florida, with 1,893 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Eckerd College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	600	650	690
SAT Math	560	600	640
ACT Composite	24	26	29
ACT English	23	26	31
ACT Math	21	24	27

27% submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores, as Eckerd College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1250 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Eckerd College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Eckerd College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Eckerd College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,122 a year at Eckerd College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Eckerd College?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eckerd College admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Eckerd College students have?

The middle 50% of Eckerd College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 560–640 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the acceptance rate at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,844 of 5,071 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Eckerd College?

Eckerd College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.64, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Eckerd College?

It would be within the usual range there: 27.5% of Eckerd College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 76% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What GPA do most Eckerd College students have?

72.5% of Eckerd College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (34%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is Eckerd College test optional?

Check Eckerd College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Eckerd College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Eckerd College?

A lot: Eckerd College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Eckerd College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,122 a year at Eckerd College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Eckerd College accept AP credit?

Yes. Eckerd College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Eckerd College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Eckerd CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Eckerd College Common Data Set 2024–25Eckerd College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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