Eckerd College is a private liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida. The college was founded in 1958 as Florida Presbyterian College. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs as well as several graduate degree programs. The college is known for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and its emphasis on experiential learning. The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 17 students. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.