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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
Campus Visits
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88%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
522Students
14:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,641Earnings 10yr
$22,048Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.5%
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
6600.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from IL state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
117 mi(203 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
152 mi(263 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
175 mi(303 min)