Eureka, Illinois · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Bachelor's
Eureka College is a private college in Eureka, Illinois, founded in 1855 and related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Founded by abolitionists, it was the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis; the campus includes the Ronald Reagan Museum and Peace Garden, and Abraham Lincoln spoke there in 1856.
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #110 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1057 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, Illinois, 61530
Visit University SiteTotal: 527
Undergrad: 527
Undergrad full-time: 508
Part-time: 19
In-state
Tuition: $28,400
Total cost on campus: $41,392
Out-of-state
Tuition: $28,400
Total cost on campus: $41,392
Room & board: $10,542
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $18,425
Pell grant recipients: 56%
Rent: $1,165 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.78 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.71
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.