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Eureka College

Private nonprofit Eureka, IL · Town · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
41%
Graduation Rate
$51,641
Earnings (10yr)
$17,349
Net Price
85%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eureka College has an acceptance rate of 85%, making it accessible for many students seeking higher education. With an enrollment of 522, it creates an intimate learning environment where students can receive personalized attention.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics are not available for Eureka College. However, graduates earn a median income of $51,641 within ten years of completing their degree, which offers a solid foundation for future financial growth. This suggests that while the graduation rate is low at 41%, those who complete their programs may find decent economic opportunities.

The net price to attend Eureka College is $17,349, with a median debt of $23,250 upon graduation. Nearly half of the students receive Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting low-income students. This college may appeal to students interested in Business, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice, or Biology, particularly those who thrive in smaller, close-knit academic settings.

Rankings

How Eureka Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation41%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$17KRetention50%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate49%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$23K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%947.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1928.9%MOBILITY182.73%

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,096
In-State Tuition
$29,096
Out-of-State
$17,349
Avg Net Price
$23,250
Median Debt
49%
Pell Grant Rate
76%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,711
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,527
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,602
Family Income $48K–$75K
$23,482
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,968
6 Years After Entry
$44,406
8 Years
$51,641
10 Years
0.45x
Debt-to-Earnings
67%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,968 6yr $44,406 8yr $51,641 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

182.73%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1928.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
947.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$76,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.65
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.5%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 85%
Retention Rate 50%
ACT Midpoint 20
Full-Time Faculty 69%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,632
Diversity Index 0.66
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 20%
Psychology 12%
Education 11%
Criminal Justice 11%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
Communications 4%
Humanities 3%