Eureka College

300 East College Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530

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https://www.eureka.edu/
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Main telephone 309-467-3721
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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
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Number of full time, freshmen men 78
Number of full time, freshmen women 41
Total number of full time freshmen 119
Number of full time, undergraduate men 254
Number of full time, undergraduate women 205
Total number of full time undergraduates 459
Number of part time, undergraduate men 9
Number of part time, undergraduate women 8
Total number of part time undergraduates 17
Total number of undergraduate males 263
Total number of undergraduate females 213
Total number of undergraduate students 476
Total enrollment 476
Percentage of students from out of state 9%
Number of states and territories represented 8
Number of countries represented 2
Percentage of students 25 or older 7%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $27,450
Out-of-state tuition $27,450
Fees $930
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,154
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Tammy Crothers
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $25,209
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,363
Scholarship or grant $22,872
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $24,076
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 83%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $2,355
Scholarship or grant $22,046
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.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 144
Number of freshmen who received aid 125
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 481
Number of undergraduates who received aid 426
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 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Mike Murtagh
Admissions contact title Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 888-4-EUREKA
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 622
Number of male applicants accepted 534
Number of female applicants 255
Number of female applicants accepted 226
Total number of applicants 877
Total number of applicants accepted 760
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline August 15
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 Considered
High school class rank Not considered
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) 3.22
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 53%
Percentage in top 25% 20%
Percentage in top 10% 11%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 60%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 43%
Between four and five years 6%
Between five and six years 1%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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Bachelor's Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 15
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
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper 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)
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Percentage of students who live on campus 62%
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
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
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Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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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
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Total enrollment 476
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