Eureka College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	465
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Eureka, Illinois, Eureka College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Eureka College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eureka College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Eureka College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Eureka College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eureka College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,360

Cost of attendance at Eureka College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,360

Cost of attendance at Eureka College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Eureka College received on average $17,948 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,948

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	66	50%	$4,548	$300,158
Other Federal Grant	66	50%	$4,869	$321,354
State Grant/Scholarships	71	54%	$4,600	$326,592
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	131	100%	$13,002	$1,703,264
Total Grant & Scholarships	131	100%	$17,948	$2,351,210

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eureka College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eureka College students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

51.8%

African American 23.1% 3 students
white 57.6% 76 students
hispanic 28.6% 2 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eureka College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eureka College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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