Eckerd College has been recognized as one of the best colleges in America in a new ranking by Money. The analysis by Money highlights the top 745 colleges in the country based on a comprehensive evaluation of graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries, and other factors.
Eckerd College has a beautiful waterfront campus with a private beach and offers students access to a vibrant waterfront program. In addition to its stunning location, Eckerd is renowned for its Writers in Paradise program, a multimillion-dollar visual arts center, an award-winning student newspaper, a celebrated marine biology program, and the only college maritime rescue team in the country.
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Florida colleges shine in new Money ranking
Money’s methodology for the ranking included several criteria to ensure a thorough assessment. The initial pool consisted of over 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges. To make the initial cut, a college had to:
- Have at least 500 undergraduate students or 150 freshmen.
- Have sufficient, reliable data to be analyzed.
- Not be in financial distress.
- Have a graduation rate at or above the median for its institutional category or a high “value-added” graduation rate, placing it in the top 25% after accounting for the student body.
From this pool, 745 schools met the requirements and were ranked based on 25 factors across three categories: quality of education, affordability, and outcomes.
For more information about Eckerd College and its programs, visit their website.
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