Eureka College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Eureka’s 85% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on fit, readiness, and staying on track once you arrive. Since Eureka is test-optional and few students submit scores, send SAT or ACT results only if they clearly strengthen your academic profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Eureka College facts and stats
Eureka College is a small undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 527 students in a small-town setting. Eureka has a freshman retention rate of 50% and a 6-year graduation rate of 42%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Eureka, IL
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Key Eureka College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Eureka, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes. Since Eureka does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, anchor your testing plan to the Regular Decision deadline and choose the latest fall retake whose scores will be released before that date.
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What you'll actually pay
Eureka is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $29,096, and the average merit award is $15,336 for eligible students.
Eureka College’s total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $39,826 per year. Merit aid can make that price lower for many students, with an average merit award of $15,336. Actual costs will vary based on financial need and the aid package offered. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,687.
Student life at Eureka College
70% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 12% of men join fraternities, and 20% of women join sororities.
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