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    Information Summary

    Ranks 3297th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Full-time Enrollment504
    Total Enrollment537
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredNo
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Eureka, IL

    Total Population6,181 (5,211 urban / 970 rural)
    Households2,152 (2.58 people per house)
    Families1,510 (3.19 people per family)
    Pop. — African American44
    Pop. — Asian31
    Pop. — Pacific Islander3
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native37
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)6,091
    Pop. — Other13

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingVery small four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Eureka College?

    Ranks 1370th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $13,760 $13,760 $13,760
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $420 $420 $420
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $395 $395 $395
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $21,180 $21,180 $21,180
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $14,510 $14,510 $14,510
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $14,510 $14,510 $14,510

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $13,000 trend  $13,760 $13,000 trend  $13,760 $13,000 trend  $13,760
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $750 trend  $750
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,880 trend  $6,270
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $400 trend  $400
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 612 (267 male / 345 female)
    Admitted 515 (215 male / 300 female)
    Admission rate 84%
    First-time Enrollment 136 (63 male / 73 female)
    FT Enrollment 136 (63 male / 73 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Eureka College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Independent Midwest Region

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Eureka College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 555th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 97%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 550th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 3%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 550 / 600
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 515 / 590
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1065 / 1190

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity484
    Meals per Week21
    Room Fee$3,030
    Board Fee$3,240

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Eureka College ranks 3927th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $1,578 58 pie   40%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,961 74 pie   51%
    Institutional Grant Aid $3,954 143 pie   98%
    Student Loan Aid $2,574 143 pie   98%
    Any financial aid type   144 pie   99%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Eureka College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    369
    Black Non-Hispanic
    171330
    Hispanic
    639
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    235
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    1N/A1
    White Non-Hispanic
    206277483
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 235 302 537

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Eureka College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 3 3
    Art/Art Studies, General 5 5
    Athletic Training/Trainer 4 4
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 3 4
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 1 10 12
    Chemistry, General 2 2
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 7 8
    Computer Science
    Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 1 4 5
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 13 14
    English Composition 1 4 5
    English Language and Literature, General 2 2
    Environmental Science 1 1
    History, General 1 9 10
    Management Information Systems, General
    Mathematics, General 1 2 3
    Music Teacher Education
    Music, General 2 2
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4 4
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 5
    Political Science and Government, Other 2 9 11
    Psychology, General 1 7 8
    Social Sciences, General
    Sociology 6 6
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 5
    Total 3 5 2 1 1 111 123

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Eureka College ranks 2615th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $42,448 ($43,904 male / $40,307 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 42 (25 male / 17 female)
    Total Benefits $524,723

    Eureka College Summary

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    Eureka College is liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and founded in 1855. When the school opened its doors it became the first school in Illinois (and only the third in the United States) to educate women on an equal basis with men. There is a very active Greek life on campus, as well, with three social fraternities, all national, and three social sororities, one national and two local.

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    Eureka College Academics

    Eureka College is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Eureka College.

    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Leadership, Mathematics/Computer Science
    History:
    History – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
    English Language and Literature:
    Creative Writing, English, English Composition, English Language & Literature – General
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Arts Management, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General Performance
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Predentistry, Premedicine, Prenursing, Preveterinary Medicine
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology, Environmental Biology
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government
    Education:
    Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, multiple levels
    Security and Protective Services:
    Law Enforcement Administration

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of June. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $395 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.

    Eureka College Admissions

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    Transfer students are not ignored, notwithstanding did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.

    SAT and ACT score reports are due the 10th of August and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. The regular application is due the 10th of August. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 10th of August.

    Eureka College Athletics

    The Red Devils are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

    Eureka College Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at sixty-five percent scholarships per grants and thirty-five percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership.

    Eureka College Students

    Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately five hundred and thirty-eight degree-seeking undergrads and one hundred and thirty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Furthermore, the student body consists of eighty-eight percent in-state students, twelve percent out-of-state students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent asian per pacific islander, eight percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, eighty-six percent white per non-hispanic, three percent non-resident alien and two percent race per ethnicity unreported. Eureka College offers Bachelor’s degrees.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as Ronald Reagan Museum, Ronald Reagan Trail, Ronald Reagan Peace Garden, 2 buildings on National Register of Historic Places, lilac arboretum, labyrinth. In general, the school is located 140 miles from Chicago.Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, eighty-two percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), fourteen-AUG deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

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