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Saint Petersburg, FL · Sarasota, FL
| Eckerd College | Ringling College of Art and Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,071/yr | $57,742/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $29,615/yr | $47,261/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $34,524/yr | $48,213/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $34,294/yr | $55,121/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $35,840/yr | $59,265/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $43,955/yr | $62,609/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,734/yr | $19,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,734/yr | $15,468/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $2,700/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,100/yr | $5,174/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,944/yr | $80,276/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,884/yr | $57,900/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $51,884/yr | $57,900/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 70% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1330 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1250 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–31 · Math 21–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,664 | 2,685 |
| Students accepted | 3,670 | 1,809 |
| Students who enrolled | 537 | 447 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,819/yr | $43,325/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,964–$76,174 | $21,453–$79,118 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 77% |
| Black students graduating | 73% | 64% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 66% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,505/yr | $39,650/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 59% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 58% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 71% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,222/yr | $44,363/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 47% · Natural Resources & Conservation 12% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% | Visual & Performing Arts 63% · Communications Technologies 35% · English Language & Literature 2% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 47% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 63% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 12% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 35% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 2% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Political Science and Government — $34,621/yr | Graphic Communications — $44,048/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 52% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,888 | 1,662 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $8,920/mo | $9,869/mo |
| Full-time professors | 89% | 75% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $77,695 | $51,310 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Sarasota, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1958 | 1931 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 20% |
| Men | 30% | 25% |
| Women | 70% | 75% |
| White students | 75% | 42% |
| Black students | 3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 17% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 0.6% | 3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 20% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.8% | 4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,363/yr | $20,516/yr |
| Endowment | $95.0M | $70.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,843 | 1,280 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,462/yr | $9,940/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,806/yr | $7,410/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 14 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 230 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.9M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $7.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $7.7M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $56,645 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.