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Eureka College
Eureka College
EUREKA, IL . 4 Year 3.5
#2775 in Best Colleges in America
300 E COLLEGE AVE EUREKA, IL 61530

Overview

Founded in 1855, Eureka College is a private liberal arts college located in Eureka, Illinois, USA. Known for its rich history, outstanding instructional programs, and elite leadership education, it is the alma mater of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Eureka College focuses on education in history, political science, sociology, and the talented performing arts, and was the first school in Illinois to promote gender equality in education. The school has five colleges: the College of Education, the College of Humanities, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the College of Performing Arts, and the College of Social Sciences and Business. Eureka College offers small, individualized classes, is committed to improving the overall quality of its students, and ensures that every student has access to adequate teaching resources and staff care.

Rankings

  • #107 in Best Colleges in Illinois

  • 2775

    #2775 in Best Colleges in America

  • #107 in Best Colleges in Illinois

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • BCampus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • A Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    25 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
    16 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    11 Graduates
  • Psychology
    11 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    8 Graduates
  • Accounting
    7 Graduates
  • Communications
    7 Graduates
  • History
    7 Graduates
  • English
    6 Graduates
  • Design and Visual Communications
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 87%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    870-1140
  • ACT Range
    16-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,948
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    52%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    459 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    17
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    50%
  • Varsity Athletes
    47%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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