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Eureka College

#1139 in US ranking Eureka, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$41,357
Tuition & fees
$29,824
Avg. aid
$20,753
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
Avg. SAT
1013
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$39,959
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Eureka College?

Eureka College's recurring campus events include Opening Convocation and Homecoming. Opening Convocation marks the academic year as a shared campus occasion; Homecoming brings attention to the college's alumni community as well as current students.

The college also reports late-night programming as part of its student activities. Its exact events and schedules may change from year to year, making the current campus calendar more useful than an old event listing when planning a visit or deciding whether a particular activity is available during a term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Eureka College?

Eureka College offers college-operated, coeducational housing to undergraduates, with high-speed internet access reported in housing units. Housing is available, but that does not by itself guarantee a particular room, roommate arrangement, or placement date.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, contract dates, room options, and rules for first-year students. They should also compare available meal plans with their class schedule and any dietary needs, rather than treating the typical room-and-board figure as the price of every possible arrangement.

Commuters make up a substantial share of enrollment, so living off campus is also part of the student experience. Anyone comparing on-campus and off-campus costs should account for transportation, utilities, groceries, lease length, and whether a campus meal plan is required with a particular housing assignment.

Eureka College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

41

Eureka College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
70%
Campus size
64 acres

Eureka College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Eureka College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Melick Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Eureka College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Eureka College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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