Eureka College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5541 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1544 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1461 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #5445 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 527
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- eureka.edu
Eureka College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eureka College has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,041 | 670 | 368 |
| Admissions | 921 | 579 | 340 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 129 | 71 | 58 |
11 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 360 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 63 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 50 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.4%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Eureka College is $20,215 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,076 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,074 |
| $48-75K | $24,524 |
| $75-110K | $22,111 |
| $110K+ | $23,433 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,450 |
| Fee in-district | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 466 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,510 |
| Room charge | $5,024 |
| Meal charge | $5,486 |
Eureka College majors
Eureka College has granted 119 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eureka College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 |
| Organizational Leadership | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 |
| History and Political Science | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Communication, General | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 |
| Education, General | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 2 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 119 |
Eureka College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 25% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eureka College has published 382 scientific papers with 3,890 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 13 |
| 1993 | 3 | 12 |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 11 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 | 2 | 21 |
| 2001 | 3 | 14 |
| 2002 | 4 | 24 |
| 2003 | 2 | 26 |
| 2004 | 6 | 24 |
| 2005 | 4 | 24 |
| 2006 | 6 | 38 |
| 2007 | 4 | 32 |
| 2008 | 8 | 68 |
| 2009 | 15 | 83 |
| 2010 | 10 | 91 |
| 2011 | 5 | 128 |
| 2012 | 10 | 145 |
| 2013 | 12 | 147 |
| 2014 | 10 | 144 |
| 2015 | 23 | 164 |
| 2016 | 11 | 177 |
| 2017 | 12 | 199 |
| 2018 | 15 | 218 |
| 2019 | 19 | 302 |
| 2020 | 13 | 254 |
| 2021 | 20 | 359 |
| 2022 | 14 | 279 |
| 2023 | 11 | 277 |
| 2024 | 8 | 283 |
Eureka College alumni
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Ronald Reagan
- Enrolled in Eureka College
- 1928-1932 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology and economics
- Occupations
- autobiographertrade unionistfilm actorcharacter actoranti-communist
- Biography
-
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. He was a member of the Republican Party and became an important figure in the American conservative movement. His presidency is known as the Reagan era.
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Neil Reagan
- Occupations
- television director
- Biography
-
John Neil Reagan was an American radio station manager, CBS senior producer, and senior vice president of McCann Erickson. He was the elder brother of the Hollywood star and United States President Ronald Reagan.
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Frank Frantz
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Frank Frantz was an American Rough Rider and politician who served as the seventh and final governor of Oklahoma Territory (1906–07). Frantz ran on the Republican ticket to serve as the first Governor of the State of Oklahoma, but lost the election to Democrat Charles N. Haskell.
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Oliver Perry Hay
- Occupations
- ichthyologistwriterherpetologistzoologistpaleontologist
- Biography
-
Oliver Perry Hay was an American herpetologist, ichthyologist, and paleontologist.
General info
| Alternative names | EC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | The Moment of Discovery |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 112 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 E. College Avenue Eureka, Illinois, 61530 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 3094673721 |