Eureka College
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Eureka, Illinois 61530
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Eureka College is a private town institution in Eureka, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 522 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,641 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,048.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded in 1848 by a group of abolitionists who had left Kentucky because of their opposition to slavery and was originally named the Walnut Grove Academy.
- •Eureka College campus in 1909 When the school was founded, it was the first school in Illinois (and only the third in the United States) to educate women on an equal basis with men.
- •In 1856, Abraham Lincoln spoke on campus, making Eureka one of only three colleges where Lincoln spoke.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (30)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average