The main campus of Eureka is in Eureka, Illinois (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) institution. Eureka is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Eureka offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Eureka does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 565 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Eureka had 537 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Eureka makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Eureka belong to the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference and Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eureka College, a liberal arts and sciences insitution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), exists to cultivate excellence in learning, service and leadership. The College fosters the mutual development of intellect and character so that the members of our community may lead meaningful, productive lives and succeed in their professional and social roles."
More complete details are provided below.
Eureka College
300 College Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
General Phone: (309) 467-3721
Admissions Phone: (309) 467-6350
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 467-6310
http://WWW.EUREKA.EDU
Eureka awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | history, English, political science and government, sociology, English composition, social services |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 5 | music, various music studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Eureka in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 120 | 29 |
In 2005, Eureka had a total enrollment of 537 students (517 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 94% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Eureka offers campus housing for 492 of its 517 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Eureka, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 847 | 624 | 74% | 537 | 86% |
| Men | 345 | 246 | 71% | 234 | 95% |
| Women | 502 | 378 | 75% | 301 | 80% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 565 | 635 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (309) 467-6350
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,880 |
| Room charge | $ 2,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Eureka participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (309) 467-6310
Eureka has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $47,757 | 3 | $45,201 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $42,642 | 4 | $46,030 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $37,580 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $45,045 | 18 | $39,270 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eureka Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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