Eureka College
Eureka, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 468
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 86.66%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.6% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 71.2%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 5.3%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 5.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,139
In-State tuition: $28,360Out-of-State tuition: $28,360
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,229 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,229 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,801 (2017)
Median Family Income: $59,797 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,418 |
| $30k-48k | $17,280 |
| $48k-75k | $18,003 |
| $75k-110k | $24,720 |
| $110k+ | $24,850 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 42%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,099 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 60.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,434 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,965 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $27,000 | $265 | $38,196 ($3,183) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $26,475 | $281 | $40,046 ($3,337) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $26,000 | $275 | $37,192 ($3,099) | $50,591 ($4,216) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,868Full time faculty: 72%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,171,236 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $37,679,041 (2022)