Eckerd College Acceptance Rate
Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,664
- Admitted
- 3,670
- Yield
- 14.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eckerd College's acceptance rate has risen from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 78.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,459 to 4,664 (+35%) over that period.
Its 78.7% rate makes Eckerd College more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.7% for women vs 74.2% for men, a 6.5-point gap). Eckerd College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,459 | 2,516 | 72.7% | 514 |
| 2015–16 | 4,402 | 3,157 | 71.7% | 488 |
| 2016–17 | 4,604 | 3,321 | 72.1% | 578 |
| 2017–18 | 4,525 | 3,291 | 72.7% | 561 |
| 2018–19 | 4,830 | 3,268 | 67.7% | 581 |
| 2019–20 | 4,644 | 3,132 | 67.4% | 539 |
| 2020–21 | 4,815 | 3,302 | 68.6% | 487 |
| 2021–22 | 5,580 | 3,927 | 70.4% | 650 |
| 2022–23 | 5,549 | 3,612 | 65.1% | 544 |
| 2023–24 | 4,664 | 3,670 | 78.7% | 537 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,207 | 2,589 | 80.7% |
| Men | 1,457 | 1,081 | 74.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–678 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 550–658 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 18% |
How Eckerd College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eckerd College's acceptance rate?
Eckerd College's acceptance rate is 78.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,670 admitted of 4,664 applicants).
Is Eckerd College test optional?
Eckerd College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eckerd College?
Eckerd College received 4,664 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,670.
What SAT score do you need for Eckerd College?
Admitted students at Eckerd College typically scored 600–678 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–658 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eckerd College getting harder to get into?
Eckerd College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 78.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.eckerd.edu/.