- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,215 a year (2022–23)
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Eureka College reported an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024.
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Eureka College GPA requirements
Eureka College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Eureka College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Eureka College acceptance rate
Eureka College admitted 1,008 of 1,186 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eureka College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Eureka, Illinois, with 527 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Eureka College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Eureka College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Eureka College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,215 a year at Eureka College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Eureka College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eureka College admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Eureka College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Eureka College admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Eureka College?
A lot: Eureka College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Eureka College look for?
Eureka College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Eureka College?
Eureka College's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,008 of 1,186 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Eureka College?
Check Eureka College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Eureka College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the average net price at Eureka College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,215 a year at Eureka College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Eureka College require an essay?
No. Eureka College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Eureka College accept AP credit?
Yes. Eureka College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Eureka College look at legacy status?
No. Eureka College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Eureka College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eureka CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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