Eureka College

Eureka College is a co-educational, liberal arts college located in Eureka, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1855 with a strong focus on political science, history, and the fine and performing arts. The campus is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Eureka College has an active student life. The students participate in the several fraternities and sororities in the campus. Some of the popular Greek organizations include Delta Sigma Phi, Zeta Upsilon Chapter; Delta Delta Pi, Alpha Chapter; and Tau Kappa Epsilon, Iota Chapter. The campus also hosts several student clubs and organizations including Psychology and Sociology Club, Communications Club, and The Campus Activities Board.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in media, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 672 in 2007-2008 (726 full-time equivalent).

About 51% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 49% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Eureka participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Eureka provides on-campus housing for 435 of its 726 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference), basketball (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), baseball (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), and track (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).

Admissions (2008-2009)