Explore Hillel at Eckerd College

There's a legend which says the Pirate, Jose Gaspar buried treasure on the sandy shores of Tampa Bay. Well, if you come to Eckerd College, you will have found that hidden treasure. Aside from the outstanding academics and our beautiful waterfront campus, Eckerd College provides a safe, nurturing, and full life for our Jewish students. Whether it's the friendly atmosphere of an Eckerd Shabbat dinner or a lively discussion during Torah on Tap, maybe it's a trip to Israel on Birthright or a trip to the Keys with Scubi Jew, whether it's a day at Universal in Orlando or Havdalah on the Beach, you'll find a warm and welcoming Jewish community at Eckerd College. Do you have an idea for something new at Hillel? Then have coffee with Mindy or Rabbi Ed and make it happen. We don't think outside the Box at Eckerd College, we think Outside; and at Hillel..... we sail to the Horizon.

Undergraduate Enrollment

95 Jewish Students (4.8%*)
1,984 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

0 Jewish Students (0%*)
0 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
  • Kosher Food Available No
  • Birthright Israel Participation No
  • Alt Break Participation Yes
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Other
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No
  • JLIC Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Religious Services

Weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Weekly Shabbat Dinner

Frequency: Friday night only

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • U.S. Region South
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $49,668
  • Tuition Out-of-State $49,668
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 79% / 4%
  • Greek Life No

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4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg FL 33711 US
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