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Eureka College

Eureka, IL

Eureka College, founded in 1855, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts and science institution. Its 65-acre campus is located in the town of Eureka, between the metropolitan centers of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

Tuition & Fees

$28,060

$28,060

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
39%
400-499
45%
300-399
2%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
45%
400-499
31%
300-399
6%
700-800
25%
600-699
0
500-599
25%
400-499
50%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
14%
18-23
29%
12-17
50%
24-29
21%
18-23
32%
12-17
47%
30-36
5%
24-29
18%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%
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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 504
Declined + 311
Total Received 815
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Private (nonprofit)

513

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 1206
ACT 1022

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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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Eureka College, founded in 1855, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts and science institution. Its 65-acre campus is located in the town of Eureka, between the metropolitan centers of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 513
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Disciples of Christ
Accredited by •  HLC Higher Learning Commission

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Eureka, IL

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
60%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
76%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 20% of male students
 
3 sororities 25% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
39%
400-499
45%
300-399
2%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
45%
400-499
31%
300-399
6%
700-800
25%
600-699
0
500-599
25%
400-499
50%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
14%
18-23
29%
12-17
50%
24-29
21%
18-23
32%
12-17
47%
30-36
5%
24-29
18%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 504
Declined + 311
Total Received 815

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Recommendations

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Pat Prosser
Dean of Admissions
P: 888 438-7352
F: 309 467-6576
admissions@eureka.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $27,450
Room $4,805
Board $5,200
Additional fees $610
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $39,265

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
June 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Tammy Crothers
Director of Financial Aid
tcrothers@eureka.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Bryan Moore (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Christi Taylor (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Upper Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference
Mascot
Red Devils
School colors
maroon and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Criminal Justice/Sociology
Digital/Media Design
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
History/Political Science
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Middle Grades Education
Music
Music Education
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Science
Psychology
Psychology/Occupational Therapy
Secondary Education
Sociology/Psychology
Special Education
Theatre Arts/Drama
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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

513

total students

95%

in-state

5%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

513
students

Female
47%
243

Male
53%
270

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

480
students

Female
47%
222

Male
53%
258

7%

33
students

Female
64%
21

Male
36%
12

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

75%

Transfer applicants accepted

53%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Stella Wang
International Admissions Counselor
309 467-6351
swang@eureka.edu

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