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About Eureka College

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Eureka College is a private liberal arts college in Eureka, IL, known for its small liberal arts college, illinois private college, and low student faculty ratio. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Eureka College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 151 students each year. Eureka College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Eureka College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,366 per year; the sticker price of $40,789 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Eureka College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Eureka College

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Essay Strategy
Eureka College is the alma mater of Ronald Reagan, and the school takes real pride in that history. If you write about leadership, public service, or civic engagement in any part of your application, connect those themes to Eureka's identity as a small college that produces engaged citizens.
Application Strategy
With fewer than 700 undergraduates, Eureka is a place where faculty know students by name and almost everyone participates in multiple activities. Be specific in your application about why a tight-knit campus where you can do research, lead clubs, and play sports all at once is the right fit for you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Eureka College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$13.7k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$14.5k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$14.6k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$21.5k
110k+~$41k/yr$23.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
455
Undergrad Enrollment