Eureka College

Eureka College Overview

Eureka College is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Eureka, Illinois. Eureka College was founded in 1855 and the school currently enrolls around 476 students a year, which includes 476 undergrads. Eureka College provides housing for up to 461 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 70% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Eureka College by June 1.

Student Activities at Eureka College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Eureka College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Eureka College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Eureka College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Eureka College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Eureka College on the Student Life page.

2022 Eureka College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	48%
Tuition	$27,450
Percent of Need Met	68%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$20,855

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Is Eureka College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Eureka College offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Eureka College

Eureka College is not difficult to get into. Around 87% of applicants get into Eureka College each year. Last year, 877 students applied to Eureka College and 760 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Eureka College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 60% of students who start at Eureka College come back for their second year of college. 52% of Eureka College undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Eureka College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 66% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Eureka College grads have an average starting salary of $35,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Eureka College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Eureka College's endowment was valued at $25.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,948 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Eureka College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Eureka College meets 68% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Eureka College full-time are awarded $20,855 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $46,582 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Eureka College.

Based on this information, is Eureka College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Eureka College a good school for you?

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Where is Eureka College Located?

Eureka College is located in the small town setting of Eureka, Illinois.

If you are interested in seeing Eureka College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Eureka, or book a flight to the nearest airport, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Eureka College and Eureka are like without leaving home.

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