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Eureka College or EC is a liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois that was founded by a group of abolitionists in 1885. Situated on more than 100 acres, EC provides a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree in diverse areas of study. Academic programs are offered through the following five divisions:
The athletics teams of the college are known as Red Devils. Teams are fielded in basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, golf and track, football, baseball volleyball, and softball. EC has three social fraternities, and three social sororities including Delta Zeta, Pi Chapter; Phi Omega, Alpha Chapter - Local Sorority; Delta Sigma Phi, Zeta Upsilon Chapter; and Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta-Chi Chapter.
The main campus of Eureka is in Eureka, IL (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 media, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Eureka does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Eureka had 672 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 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic 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.
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 E. College Ave.
Eureka, IL 61530
General Phone: (309) 467-3721
http://www.eureka.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, science teaching, English teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | English, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, English composition, political science and government, social services |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Eureka in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, Eureka had a total enrollment of 672 students (726 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Eureka offers campus housing for 435 of its 726 (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 | 1,212 | 829 | 68% | 153 | 18% |
| Men | 552 | 365 | 66% | 78 | 21% |
| Women | 660 | 464 | 70% | 75 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| 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 ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,255 |
| Room and board | $ 7,130 |
| Room charge | $ 3,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 480 |
Financial Aid:
Eureka participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167800)
Eureka has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $56,749 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $50,065 | 3 | $43,234 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $38,136 | 9 | $41,436 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $46,132 | 15 | $43,924 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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