Eureka College
300 East College Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Eureka College, a liberal arts and science institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), exists to cultivate excellence in learning, service and leadership. The liberal arts and science college fosters the mutual development of intellect and character so the members of our community may lead meaningful, productive lives and succeed in their professional and social roles. Eureka College students take courses in the school's five divisions: Education, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Science and Mathematics and Social Science and Business. The Eureka Community is one that demands of its members' involvement and interaction through such activities as music, theater, student government and athletics. At the center of the Eureka experience is the development of values that will help its graduates contribute to society in roles of leadership and service. Eureka College has had a major impact on American life, with alumni who have had successful careers in education, business, management, the arts and community service. Eureka's most famous graduate is Ronald Reagan, Class of 1932, who went on to become the 14th President of the United States of America.
 
 
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  • Enrollment at Eureka College consists of 520 students with over 5,500 active alumni. The liberal arts college offers 30 undergraduate majors and has an average class size of 15 students and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1.
  • Chartered in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis.
  • While attending Eureka, students must complete the General Education Program. It is designed to provide each student with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and experiences on which to build lifelong learning and development.
  • In addition to the required curriculum, Eureka offers 29 majors and 22 minors, across five divisions: General Education, Social Sciences and Business, Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts and Science and Mathematics.
 
 
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