Liberal Arts College in Florida - Eckerd College
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Liberal Arts College in Florida - Eckerd College
THINK
OUT
SIDE
Now boarding
for parts unknown
Trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
Ease into college life with
Autumn Term
, our three-week orientation. Live on our
waterfront campus
with 1,800 active, open-minded students from around the country and the world. Map out a plan for the next four years with the help of your own personal
faculty mentor
.
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a Video Tour
#
1
#1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad
—
2024 Open Doors Report
45
We’re one of only 45 colleges and universities in the U.S. to be a member of
Colleges That Change Lives
.
90
%
90% of our graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer
15
%
One of the top 15% of colleges with best professors in America
—Niche
#
1
#1 in the country for the number of NOAA Hollings Scholars
15
St. Petersburg is one of the 15 happiest places to live in the country!
—
Outside Magazine
#
10
#10 in the country for small colleges that produce Peace Corps volunteers
—PeaceCorps
#
2
St. Petersburg is #2 in Florida for tech jobs.
—
FinanceBuzz
#
1
St. Petersburg is #1 in Florida for work/life balance.
—
CoworkingCafe
#
1
#1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad
—2024 Open Doors Report
45
We’re one of only 45 colleges and universities in the U.S. to be a member of
Colleges That Change Lives
.
90
%
90% of our graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer
15
%
One of the top 15% of colleges with best professors in America
—Niche
#
1
#1 in the country for the number of NOAA Hollings Scholars
15
St. Petersburg is one of the 15 happiest places to live in the country!
—
Outside Magazine
#
10
#10 in the country for small colleges that produce Peace Corps volunteers
—PeaceCorps
#
2
St. Petersburg is #2 in Florida for tech jobs.
—
FinanceBuzz
#
1
St. Petersburg is #1 in Florida for work/life balance.
—
CoworkingCafe
Set sail for success
Every year, our graduates enter the job market—recovering their investment in about five years—or get into some of the best grad schools for medicine, law, marine science and more.
Where our grads are working
Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
NASA & NOAA
Raymond James Financial
Return on investment for our grads
Within one year of graduation, 94% are employed or pursuing advanced degrees. Source: Niche
The average early-career salary is $64,400. Source: Payscale.com
Home sweet
beach
No rush—it will be this beautiful tomorrow, too.
Our waterfront campus sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast with seven of the world’s greatest beaches nearby. Some of our
residence halls
have ocean views—and most are
pet-friendly
!
75
°
Average year-round temperature
in St. Petersburg
See for Yourself
We give you
the world
Embark on a faculty-led study abroad adventure to another country. Enjoy a semester at our study center
in London
. There’s a reason we’re the No. 1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad!
Global Education
300
+
Study abroad destinations
offered every year
Eckerd news
Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team scores a double—two manatee rescues on the same day
Apr 13, 2026
Alumna and sailing Olympian Lara Dallman Weiss to speak at 63rd Eckerd College Commencement
Mar 27, 2026
Discoverer of the last American slave ship speaks at Eckerd College
Feb 27, 2026
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
+1 800.456.9009
+1 727.867.1166
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THINK
OUT
SIDE
Now boarding
for parts unknown
Trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
Ease into college life with
Autumn Term
, our three-week orientation. Live on our
waterfront campus
with 1,800 active, open-minded students from around the country and the world. Map out a plan for the next four years with the help of your own personal
faculty mentor
.
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a Video Tour
#
1
#1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad
—
2024 Open Doors Report
45
We’re one of only 45 colleges and universities in the U.S. to be a member of
Colleges That Change Lives
.
90
%
90% of our graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer
15
%
One of the top 15% of colleges with best professors in America
—Niche
#
1
#1 in the country for the number of NOAA Hollings Scholars
15
St. Petersburg is one of the 15 happiest places to live in the country!
—
Outside Magazine
#
10
#10 in the country for small colleges that produce Peace Corps volunteers
—PeaceCorps
#
2
St. Petersburg is #2 in Florida for tech jobs.
—
FinanceBuzz
#
1
St. Petersburg is #1 in Florida for work/life balance.
—
CoworkingCafe
#
1
#1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad
—2024 Open Doors Report
45
We’re one of only 45 colleges and universities in the U.S. to be a member of
Colleges That Change Lives
.
90
%
90% of our graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer
15
%
One of the top 15% of colleges with best professors in America
—Niche
#
1
#1 in the country for the number of NOAA Hollings Scholars
15
St. Petersburg is one of the 15 happiest places to live in the country!
—
Outside Magazine
#
10
#10 in the country for small colleges that produce Peace Corps volunteers
—PeaceCorps
#
2
St. Petersburg is #2 in Florida for tech jobs.
—
FinanceBuzz
#
1
St. Petersburg is #1 in Florida for work/life balance.
—
CoworkingCafe
Set sail for success
Every year, our graduates enter the job market—recovering their investment in about five years—or get into some of the best grad schools for medicine, law, marine science and more.
Where our grads are working
Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
NASA & NOAA
Raymond James Financial
Return on investment for our grads
Within one year of graduation, 94% are employed or pursuing advanced degrees. Source: Niche
The average early-career salary is $64,400. Source: Payscale.com
Home sweet
beach
No rush—it will be this beautiful tomorrow, too.
Our waterfront campus sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast with seven of the world’s greatest beaches nearby. Some of our
residence halls
have ocean views—and most are
pet-friendly
!
75
°
Average year-round temperature
in St. Petersburg
See for Yourself
We give you
the world
Embark on a faculty-led study abroad adventure to another country. Enjoy a semester at our study center
in London
. There’s a reason we’re the No. 1 baccalaureate college in the nation for short-term study abroad!
Global Education
300
+
Study abroad destinations
offered every year
Eckerd news
Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team scores a double—two manatee rescues on the same day
Apr 13, 2026
Alumna and sailing Olympian Lara Dallman Weiss to speak at 63rd Eckerd College Commencement
Mar 27, 2026
Discoverer of the last American slave ship speaks at Eckerd College
Feb 27, 2026
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
+1 800.456.9009
+1 727.867.1166
Accessibility
Directory
Campus Map
EASE Grant Performance Measures
Jobs
MyEckerd Portal
Nondiscrimination
Privacy
Reporting Mechanisms
© 2016-2026, Eckerd College, Inc. (non-profit). ECKERD COLLEGE® and Shell Design®.
This website uses cookies to provide a user better experience and for analytics. By clicking 'Accept' or continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our privacy policy.
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