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" and has its own student volunteer maritime search and rescue team. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges an…
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" 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 group of national liberal arts colleges and the Oberlin Group of Libraries.
Established: 1958
President: James J. Annarelli
Former name: Florida Presbyterian College (1958-1972)
Motto: Think Outside
Accreditation: SACS
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic affiliation: Space-grant · Annapolis Group · Oberlin Group · CIC
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