College of the Week: Eckerd College

Each week, SCVi will provide insight into unique college options for students & families. Our sources include The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018; Colleges That Change Lives by Lauren Pope; and Colleges That Create Futures by the Princeton Review.

THIS WEEK: ECKERD COLLEGE

from the Fiske Guide and Colleges That Change Lives

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Enrollment: 1,738
Acceptance Rate: 73%

DETAILS: Attending Eckerd College demands a special sort of willpower. Why? In the words of an international business major: “We are right on the water, and it is like going to college in a resort.” With free canoes, kayaks, boats, coolers and tents always available for student use, it’s a wonder anyone finds time to study. But study they do, as administrators continue to lure capable students to Eckerd with small classes, skilled professors and a thriving social scene. “Few schools are located right on the beach,” says a sophomore. “It’s Eckerd’s paradise-like setting that seals the deal for most prospective students.”

Another cool thing about Eckerd? You can bring your pet to live with you and they will have their own pet graduation!

EC Student Perspective: “Although the classes are intellectually stimulating, engaging and challenging, there is not too much competition among the students.”

Kris Nilsen
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