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Eureka College
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  • 4 Year
  • EUREKA, IL

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Eureka is a private, Calvinist/Reformed college located in Eureka, Illinois in the Peoria Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 524 undergraduate students. The Eureka acceptance rate is 87%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Corrections, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 54% of students, Eureka alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,400.

About

300 E COLLEGE AVE
EUREKA, IL 61530
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Eureka Admissions

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

Net Price
$20,931 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,948 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 9 responses
100%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 9 responses
100%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 9 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
524 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
35
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
47%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Friendly and active
    80%
  • Involved and Friendly
    20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
75%
Poll
67%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 9 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 15 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 8 responses
  • Family
    75%
  • Desolate
    13%
  • Home away from home
    13%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 8 responses

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