Eureka College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 522 students.
About This School
Eureka College is a private nonprofit institution located in Eureka, Illinois with approximately 522 undergraduate students enrolled. Eureka College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,048 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Eureka College is a private college in Eureka, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1855, it is related by covenant to the Christian Church. The college enrolled approximately 559 students in 2023.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low and manageable, but a 41% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest many students either struggle to finish or reconsider after their first year. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-connected community in rural Illinois and have a clear plan for staying on track — but ask hard questions about academic support and why so many students don't complete their degree, especially given median earnings of $40,500 a decade out.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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