Eckerd College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Eckerd College: international tuition 51,884 USD per year, one-year total cost 68,944 USD, acceptance rate 75.8%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
International first-years are automatically considered for an International Student Grant up to $27,000 and may apply for some talent-based awards, but are not eligible for need-based aid.
Getting in. The school admits 75.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–690, Math 560–640, ACT 24–29. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+. The school does not admit conditionally when the English score is missing.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 68,944 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Eckerd College application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Eckerd College?
International tuition is 51,884 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 68,944 USD.
Does Eckerd College offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. International first-years are automatically considered for an International Student Grant up to $27,000 and may apply for some talent-based awards, but are not eligible for need-based aid.
What English scores does Eckerd College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Eckerd College?
The acceptance rate is 75.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Joe Salcedo2023Vlog
- Eckerd College2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearAcademic Achievement Scholarships are automatic but only for students who do not need a visa; the International Student Grant is automatic but not labeled merit, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention only the FAFSA for need-based aid and no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; international students are not eligible for need-based aid anyway.
Scholarships at this school
Artistic Achievement AwardTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
The page says international students may apply.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 1
Community Engagement and Leadership ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page4,000 USD/year≈ ₫104M
The page explicitly lists it as open to international students.
Deadline: February 1
First-Year Research AssociateshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M
The page says international students may apply.
- First year only
Deadline: February 1
International Student GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page27,000 USD≈ ₫704M
The page states first-year students requiring a visa are automatically considered for this grant.
Academic Achievement ScholarshipsNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It is for students who do not require a visa, so Vietnamese applicants are not eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Eckerd College Merit AwardsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page lists Merit Awards and renewal terms, but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationabout31days
- Rolling Admission review begins (ROLLING)Other+47 days
- Winter Term application deadlineApplication+47 days
- Winter Term enrollment deposit deadlineDeposit+54 days
- Early Action decision date (EA)Decision+61 days
- Early Action enrollment deposit deadline (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Rolling Admission enrollment deposit deadline (ROLLING)Deposit+198 days
Credit for exams
Without the IB diploma, you may still be considered for credit in individual Higher Level subjects scored 5 or above.
Scores that count1234567An AP score of 4 or higher may receive course credit at Eckerd.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data