Eckerd College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College has the published cost profile of a private residential college. In the reported 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $51,158 and required fees were $726; the listed tuition did not vary by Florida residency.

• Tuition and required fees: $51,884 for the reported academic year.
• Typical room and board: $15,176.
• Books and supplies: $1,350.
• Combined listed amount before transportation and personal expenses: $68,410.

That combined amount is an illustration using the listed components, not a complete individualized cost-of-attendance budget. Transportation, personal expenses, course-specific charges, and a different housing or meal choice can change the total. Students considering part-time enrollment should also note the reported per-credit undergraduate charge of $1,624 rather than assuming full-time pricing applies.

Published cost is not the same as the amount a family pays after grants and scholarships. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $28,120, but an average award cannot be subtracted from the sticker price to calculate a particular student's bill. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $34,524; that figure reflects a defined group's costs after grant aid, not an offer to a new applicant. Eckerd reports substantial grant use alongside a high net price for some income groups, making a personalized aid offer especially important to a cost comparison.

Financing may include institutional scholarships, need-based grants, eligible federal or state aid, and federal student loans. Applicants seeking need-based federal aid should complete the FAFSA and check Eckerd's aid deadlines and any additional scholarship requirements. Veterans and eligible dependents should have the college confirm how applicable military education benefits interact with institutional aid and their remaining charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at Eckerd College?

Eckerd students can seek part-time work while enrolled, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and academic internship are different arrangements. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through approved employment; an award does not mean the full amount is paid upfront or that a particular job is reserved.

Students should review their aid offer and campus job postings to determine which positions are open to Work-Study recipients and which are ordinary student employment. For either kind of job, hours, pay, and availability depend on the position. An internship may provide career experience or academic credit but should not be assumed to be paid; Eckerd does not require an internship of every student.

For career planning, the college reports access to individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings and fairs, and alumni networking. These services can help students explore a major or search for work, but they are distinct from verified job-placement outcomes. A student who needs earnings during the semester should compare a job's schedule with course, lab, and Winter Term commitments.