Eckerd College

Eckerd College
Former name
Florida Presbyterian College (1958-1972)
Motto in English
Think Outside
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1958; 66 years ago (1958)
AccreditationSACS
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic affiliation
Space-grant
Annapolis Group
Oberlin Group
CIC
Endowment$58.3 million (2018)[1]
PresidentJames J. Annarelli
Students1,822
Location, ,
United States
Campus188 acres (0.76 km2), suburban
Colors    Teal, navy, black
NicknameTritons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IISunshine State
Websitewww.eckerd.edu

Eckerd College is a private liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Founded in 1958, part of the campus is waterfront and beach on Boca Ciega Bay. Because of its location, Eckerd is considered a "beach school"[2] and has its own student volunteer maritime search and rescue team. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Eckerd is a member of the Annapolis and Oberlin groups of national liberal arts colleges.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2018. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2017 to FY 2018" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "New College Ranking and Review Aggregator Publishes List of Top Beach Colleges | Markets Insider".