Eureka College

Eureka, IL · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Fringe town

85%Acceptance rate
$17,349Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$51,641Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
522Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$29,096
Total cost of attendance
$39,578
Room & board
$10,698
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$17,349

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$13,711
$30–48k
$14,527
$48–75k
$14,602
$75–110k
$21,458
$110k+
$23,482

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85.0%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
50%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$42,968
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,641
Median debt (graduates)
$23,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
76%

Programs: what graduates earn

5 of 30 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Students

Undergraduates
522
Part-time
0%
Women / men
45% / 55%
White
54%
Hispanic
13%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$50,688 / year
Full-time faculty
69%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.eureka.edu
Also known as
EC

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 3% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 11% of degrees
  • English – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eureka College?

85.0% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Eureka College cost?

The average net price after grants is $17,349 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $29,096 and the full cost of attendance is $39,578.

How much do Eureka College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,641 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.