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Eureka College

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Eureka, Illinois 61530

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Eureka College is a private town institution in Eureka, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 522 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,641 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,048.

Established
1855
Motto
The Moment of Discovery
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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88%Acceptance
SAT Avg
522Students
14:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,641Earnings 10yr
$22,048Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eureka College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,400
Room & Board$10,542
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$38,518
Average Net Price$22,048
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,076
$30–48K$22,074
$48–75K$24,524
$75–110K$22,111

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,048

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (30)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
522
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 12%
Hispanic 10%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.6%
Freshman Retention63.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,968
8 Years$44,406
10 Years$51,641

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,800
Men
$45,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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