Eureka College

Eureka, Illinois

Private nonprofitBachelor's degreesFounded 1855Town near a citySEVP certified

About

Eureka College is a private college in Eureka, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1855, it is related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college enrolled approximately 559 students in 2023. Eureka College was founded by abolitionists and was the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis. In 1856, future U.S. president Abraham Lincoln spoke on campus. Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and maintained a close connection with the college throughout his life; it is home to the Ronald Reagan Museum and Peace Garden.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$29,824
Estimated total for international students: US$41,357

Net price calculatoreureka.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 522
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 85%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 36%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,381

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (31)

Bachelor's degrees31 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgriculture, GeneralAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHistory and Political ScienceLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPsychology, GeneralResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.