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Eureka College

Eureka College is a small, private institution located in Eureka, il. Founded in 1855, Eureka College offers undergraduate degrees in 30 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 544 undergraduates
cost $28,380 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Eureka College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.22
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Eureka College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
History and Political Science
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,353
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $40,933
Average financial aid package $24,076
Estimated cost $16,857 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,353
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $40,933
Average financial aid package $24,076
Estimated cost $16,857 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Eureka College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 544, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

559

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Eureka College, students love their Student Senate. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530
phone 309-467-3721
address www.eureka.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student senate

Campus activities board (cab)

Alpha phi omega

Student alliance for greener environments (sage)

Multicultural student union (mcsu)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Eureka College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Eureka College?

Eureka College is located in Eureka, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Eureka College? 

The acceptance rate for Eureka College is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Eureka College?

The average high school GPA for Eureka College students was 3.22.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Eureka College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Eureka College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $163,732.

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