Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Eureka College

Eureka, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$29,650

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 810
Declined 124
Total Received 934
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Private

559

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1855, Eureka College is a private, religiously affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its strong faculty, personalized learning, and commitment to community service. It is located on a 65-acre campus in Eureka, Illinois—between the metropolitan centers of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 559
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Disciples of Christ

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65-acre, rural campus in Eureka (population: 5,334), 25 miles from Peoria. Major airport serves Chicago (140 miles); air and bus serve Peoria; train serves Normal (25 miles). School operates transportation to airport in Peoria and to train station.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Eureka College
300 East College Avenue
Eureka, IL
61530-1500

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
60%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
76%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • President Ronald Reagan wasn't only a US president but student president at Eureka College. He even led a revolt against the college president after his attempt to cut the faculty.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
4%
Top 1/4
25%
Top 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/4
25%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 810
Declined 124
Total Received 934

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,679

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,400
Housing $5,024
Food $5,486
Additional fees $1,250
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $41,360
Average Financial Aid - $17,679
Total with Avg. Aid $23,681

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 309 467-6310
F: 309 467-6576
tcrothers@eureka.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, euchre, flag football, softball, swimming, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Upper Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
History and Political Science yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Criminal Justice/sociology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

559

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

559
students

Female
47%
264

Male
53%
295

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

524
students

Female
45%
235

Male
55%
289

6%

35
students

Female
83%
29

Male
17%
6

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 4
Countries most often represented China
Hong Kong
Japan
Thailand
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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