Eureka College

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Red Devils
Photo of Eureka College, 1904
Photo of Eureka College, 1904
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Eureka College Alumni Promo (June 2007 Version)
School Description
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Eureka College, a liberal arts and sciences insitution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), exists to cultivate excellence in learning, service and leadership.

The College fosters the mutual development of intellect and character so that the members of our community may lead meaningful, productive lives and succeed in their professional and social roles.

Eureka College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Eureka College is a liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and founded in 1855. It has a strong focus on history, political science, and the fine and performing arts. Enrollment is about 680 students.

The college was founded by a group of abolitionists who had left Kentucky because of their opposition to slavery. 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.

Athletics, though having struggled for some years, are beginning to pick up speed again. There are teams for men's and women's soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, golf and track, as well as football, volleyball, baseball and softball. Starting in fall 2006, teams will compete in the NCAA's Division III as part of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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. There are also professional and honorary fraternities for Music, Drama, English, Science, and Social Sciences. Over half of Eureka's students belong to a Greek organization.

The school's main library, Melick Library, was named in honor of Wesley M. Melick and Clinton F. Melick. The building was dedicated on September 28, 1967 by California Governor and Eureka College alumnus Ronald Reagan.

The school's most famous alumnus is President Ronald Reagan, who graduated in 1932.

Notable Locations on Campus

  • The Eureka College campus is 112 acres.
  • Burrus Dickinson Hall, Administration building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The Chapel, where Ronald Reagan gave his first public speech and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The Ronald W. Reagan Museum, a collection of objects and memorabilia largely donated by the President himself from Reagan's time as a student, actor, athlete, Governor and President.
  • The Melick Library, where President Reagan gave a speech for its commemorative opening.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 508
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 93%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 13,000
Students Receiving Aid: 100%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 15
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
African-American 8%
Other 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 94%
Minnesota 1%
Ohio 0%
Indiana 0%
Georgia 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 95%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference)
Basketball (Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference)
Baseball (Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 13,000    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 400    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,536 44%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,272 57%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,063 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,647 87%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 74% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 2%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 565
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 635
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Eureka College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Photo of Eureka College, 1904
    Photo of Eureka College, 1904 [source]

Videos

  • Eureka College Alumni Promo (June 2007 Version)