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Eureka College

#32 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Eureka, IL
  • 147 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    A+
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Eureka College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Calvinist/Reformed
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Address
300 E College Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
Website
eureka.edu

Eureka College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
65%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
820-1210
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$18,420/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $19,222/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,871/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,525/ year
  • $76-110k
    $21,409/ year
  • $110k+
    $22,076/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.9 responses
100%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.8 responses
100%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.8 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    28 Graduates
  • Biology
    15 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    15 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
    14 Graduates
  • English
    10 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    10 Graduates
  • History
    9 Graduates
  • Psychology
    7 Graduates
  • Accounting
    6 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    6 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
645Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
86%
Varsity Athletes
31%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.8 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.14 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 7 responses
Report
  • Family
    86%
  • Desolate
    14%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
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Eureka College Reviews

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For as small as Eureka is, you get the opportunities, connections, and independence that a larger university has to offer while becoming a well known member of the community and getting the attention from professors and staff that a school like ISU can’t compete with. Since Eureka is privately funded, we they don’t always have the money to upgrade or fix what most schools would consider to be “eye sores” or “historical but outdated.” Eureka’s campus has some amazing rich history, both in the dorm buildings, one of which was built in 1916 and still stands in full use, and the academic buildings, some of which are original to the schools founding in 1855! What Eureka cannot offer in size, it makes up for in personality and genuine character.
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I could not have picked a better college.
This school, while undeniably small, presents its students with huge opportunities to advance and excel in their education. I have yet to take a class with a professor who does not know my name within the first two weeks of school. The class sizes are small, anywhere from 5-35 students, which allows for a very personalized classroom experience. You are not just a "number" to your professor like you would be at a bigger school, and this leads you to have great relationships with your professors and peers alike.
In addition, this college has truly allowed me to broaden my horizons more than I ever thought possible. When I came here, I was incredibly shy, but my professors and peers encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. This led me to join various organizations, take challenging classes, and even go to London for a study abroad trip.
This school is amazing and has offered me endless opportunities. I would not hesitate to recommend it!
I'm just now transferring to Eureka, but I can already see the passion and dedication that the professors and other employees bring to the job. If you are looking for a intimate setting with unmatched academics, this is the place for you!