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Eureka CollegeEureka, IL · Private nonprofit

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Eureka admits about 8 in 10 applicants (85%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 34% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 64%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled13 of 100 · 160 students
Admitted, went elsewhere72 of 100 · 848
Not admitted15 of 100 · 178

The funnel

Applied
1,186
Admitted
1,008
Enrolled
160

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 83%, women at 88%.

Women admitted88%
Men admitted83%
16%

Yield

16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college16%
16%
← 5%higher than 34% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college85%
85%
← More selectivemore selective than 34% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Eureka reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Eureka College doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)