| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Red Devils |
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 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.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 95% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
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| 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 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 |
