Eureka College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Eureka College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 515 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1855 and is the only college located in Eureka, Illinois.

Eureka College is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
32
Fair
Eureka College will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree.

Eureka College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The student retention rate at Eureka College is low at 59% (way below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Eureka College is below average: 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eureka College is good - 11:1. Read more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$28,500
High
Average tuition costs are very high - $27,500 a year. The additional fees at Eureka College beyond tuition are approximately $1,000; which totals $28,500 a year.

Read the details about Eureka College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,100 applications were submitted and 675 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eureka College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Eureka College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eureka College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Eureka College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,800 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Eureka College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eureka College Location and Maps



Post Address: Eureka College, 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, Illinois 61530, USA
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