Eckerd College

🎓 Ranked #135 in US News National Liberal Arts Colleges 2026.

✈️ #1 nationally in short-term study abroad participation — 123% participation rate (multiple trips per student).

🌊 188-acre waterfront campus on Florida's Gulf Coast in St. Petersburg — marine science labs on Boca Ciega Bay.

🧬 42 majors with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio; every student completes a mentored research project.

🐬 Eckerd College Dolphin Project is one of the longest-running dolphin research studies in the world (since 1993).

🏆 Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Students among liberal arts colleges (2024).

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Eckerd College is approximately USD 52,690.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Eckerd College for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Eckerd College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The employment rate at Eckerd College is 94% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Eckerd College that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Eckerd College offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 visa advising and SEVIS compliance support through the Center for Global Education and Study Abroad

• Merit-based international student scholarships available for qualifying undergraduate applicants

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and personalised advising through the Academic Skills Center

• On-campus housing in Eckerd College waterfront residences with resident advisors and new student orientation

• Career coaching, OPT guidance, and professional development through the Office of Career Development

Some of the rankings of Eckerd College include:

#135 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Eckerd College in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at Eckerd College can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.