Eureka College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-467-3721 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1855 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 64 acres |
| County | Woodford |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 105 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 55 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 160 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 287 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 234 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 521 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 4 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 6 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 291 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 236 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 527 |
| Total enrollment | 527 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 53% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 7% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 22% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 8 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 3% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $28,839 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,839 |
| Fees | $984 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,999 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $9,797 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Tammy Crothers |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-467-6311 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Work study | $1,876 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 90% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $32,687 |
| Loans | |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Mike Murtagh |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President of Institutional Advancement |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 888-4-EUREKA |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 762 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 634 |
| Number of female applicants | 425 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 375 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,187 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,009 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.3 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application materials | ACT / SAT |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.13 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 43% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 20% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 5% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 50% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 30% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 44 |
| Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 124 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Other | Physical science with University of Missouri-Kansas City, psychology/occupational therapy with Washington University in St. Louis |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (82) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Melick Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 41 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Senate, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Alpha Phi Omega, Student Alliance for Greener Environments (SAGE), Multicultural Student Union (MCSU) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 70% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 70% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 66% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 65% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 527 |