Eckerd College
Admissions
Interested in attending Eckerd College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Eckerd College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Eckerd College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Eckerd accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 4,664 people applied and 3,670 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Eckerd College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Eckerd College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Eckerd College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Eckerd considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Eckerd College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Eckerd College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.61.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Eckerd is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Eckerd College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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