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Eureka College

300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, USA

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US ranking
position: 626
Tuition & fees per year: $29,824
Acceptance rate: 88.00%
Median alumni salary: $36,551
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1013 SAT, 20 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Eureka College?

The graduation rates at Eureka College indicate challenges in student completion compared to national averages. Overall, the graduation rate stands at 41%, placing the institution in the bottom 20% percentile nationwide. This suggests that fewer than half of enrolled students complete their programs within a typical timeframe.

Breaking down these figures by gender reveals a significant disparity. Male students graduate at a rate of only 25%, which is considered very low and ranks in the bottom 10% of all institutions. Female students, while performing better, graduate at a rate of 61%, which is average but still within the lower half nationally.

Looking specifically at time-bound graduation measures, the four-year graduation rate is 32%, indicating that less than one-third of students finish their degrees within four years. The six-year graduation rate is slightly higher at 39%, yet it remains low and falls into the bottom 20% of such rates across colleges.

Retention rates at Eureka College are also low, with 63% of students returning after their first year. This rate similarly ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, reflecting difficulties in maintaining student enrollment through successive years.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Eureka College?

Graduates from Eureka College with degrees in education and business-related fields report some of the highest earning potentials among available data. Those who completed the Teacher Education and Professional Development program can expect an average annual income of $35,252, indicating a moderate return for students pursuing careers in education.

Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates earn an average of $33,688, reflecting solid entry-level opportunities in the business sector. Meanwhile, individuals with a degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections have an average annual earning around $30,898, suggesting decent employment prospects within public service or law enforcement careers.

While earnings vary according to the degree field, these figures provide a snapshot of the potential financial outcomes for Eureka College graduates in select programs with available data.

Eureka College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 41%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 32%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 39%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Eureka College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

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 Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

246

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

134

Education

10212

English Language and Literature/Letters

011

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

033

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

617

Mathematics and Statistics

011

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

167

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

21012

Psychology

538

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

81321

Social Sciences

202

Visual and Performing Arts

224

Health Professions and Related Programs

213

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

141428