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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Dr. Brian Sajko
Dean of Admisisons and Financial Aid
Dean of Admisisons and Financial Aid
Address
Office of Admission
300 East College Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530-1500
300 East College Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530-1500
Phone
309-467-6350
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Ronald Reagan Museum and Peace Garden
Cerf College Center
National Historic Site: Administration Building
National Historic Site: The Chapel
Lilac Arboretum
Founded in 1855 by abolitionists, Eureka College is located on 130 acres of trees and gardens. Ist college in Illinois to accept men and women on an equal basis. Small town setting located between two midsize cities--the best of both worlds! Personal. Faith-based. Liberal Arts. Pillow to Port internet access for all!
Cerf College Center
National Historic Site: Administration Building
National Historic Site: The Chapel
Lilac Arboretum
Founded in 1855 by abolitionists, Eureka College is located on 130 acres of trees and gardens. Ist college in Illinois to accept men and women on an equal basis. Small town setting located between two midsize cities--the best of both worlds! Personal. Faith-based. Liberal Arts. Pillow to Port internet access for all!
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Eureka Lake and Park
Extensive Hiking Trails
Illinois River Scenic Areas
Near Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois
2hr from Chicago
Small town and big cities--we have it all. Safe, friendly town of Eureka is a suburb for Peoria and Bloomington. All the fast food, sports, arts and activities you could want and more!
Extensive Hiking Trails
Illinois River Scenic Areas
Near Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois
2hr from Chicago
Small town and big cities--we have it all. Safe, friendly town of Eureka is a suburb for Peoria and Bloomington. All the fast food, sports, arts and activities you could want and more!
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Per request
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@eureka.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
none
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Located near two regional airports Peoria (20 miles), train service in Bloomington (30 miles) and bus service.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Please visit http://www.eureka.edu/about/DIRECTIONS.ASP for map.
Local Accommodations
Approximately 15 minutes from campus are the following: Super 8 Motel (1884 Washington Street, 309-444-8881); Days Inn (Route 24 West, 309-527-7070); Super 8 Motel (Route 24 West, 309-527-4949). 20 minutes from campus is The Days Inn of Morton (150 West Ashland Avenue., 309-266-9933); and Holiday Inn Express (115 E. Ashland, 309-266-8310).
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Overview
Applicants: 635
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average HS GPA: 3.20
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Character / Personal Qualities
Volunteer Work
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
58
with Terminal Degree
37
32
Men
26
Women
1
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Philosophy.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Social Psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ronald Reagan
U.S. President
Benjamin Radford
Drake University President
Thomas Chalmers
Senator
Elvira Seass
National Secretary American Women Sufferage Assoc.
Dan Ogle
Surgeon General of the USAF
John Zehr
President, Bethel College
Durward Sandifer
Assistant Undersecretary of State
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
May 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,570
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,297
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,989
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,500
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$15,673
Required Fees
$580
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,130
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
672
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
56% female
44% male
10% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
78%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
41
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
4
36% join a fraternity
33% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Red Devils)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Red Devils)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Minority Support Groups: Black Student Union
International Club
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
