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Some of those amenities, such as an excellent library and well-equipped labs, are obvious. Others, like great places to spend time with friends or to think great thoughts may not seem essential at first - but at Eureka, we think they are. From active community spaces to quiet study places, Eureka has it all. This gem of a college campus offers the inspiration of tradition and history with the convenience of cutting-edge technology, all spread across 112 acres of natural beauty.

The Eureka College family is totally focused on providing you with challenges and experience which will enrich your life and assist you in becoming the best that you can be. We do this by growing with you as a person and becoming your friends and mentors. We'll help you accomplish dreams you never even knew you had.

Sound too good to be true?

Imagine traveling around the world, studying with outstanding professors dedicated to teaching and mentoring? Think you have to go to a large, impersonal institution to find a wide range of majors from which to choose? Or to find unusual and distinctive offerings in areas such as actuarial sciences or art therapy? Think again! Eureka offers the choices of a much larger school, with the personal contact and individualized attention made possible by small class sizes and a great 12:1 faculty-student ratio.

Eureka!

"Eureka" means "I have found it."

Find out what makes Eureka College a Central Illinois treasured institution - located conveniently near Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. A small, quaint, established, reputable, and historic campus located right in the middle of mid-sized and big city happenings.

"Coming to Eureka was the best decision I have ever made. No other college could have possibly provided the amazing opportunities that Eureka College has to offer. EC has allowed me to do things and go places that I would have never been able to experience at any other college."
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BECOMING A EUREKA FRESHMAN

There are three different types of "freshmen" at Eureka. Incoming high school students. Incoming transfer students. And students entering the Lifelong Learning program.

Freshmen are admitted based on their demonstrated potential for academic success. Your high school transcript including the classes you have selected, your class rank, and the grades you have achieved, along with your ACT or SAT score, provide the best indication of your scholastic motivation and ability.

You may submit your application for admission any time after you have completed your junior year and have taken the ACT or SAT. Eureka processes applications on a rolling basis. You may expect to learn the decision regarding your application within two to three weeks of the completion of your file. However, it is recommended that freshmen complete the application process by March 1 of their senior year.

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Emily Uphoff

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emily uphoff

Four years ago, as a high school senior in charge of my future for the first time, becoming successful was the one long term goal I had set for myself. With this vague goal in mind, I could have easily selected any college to attend the following year. However, I felt that a childhood game of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” might not be the best way to make such an important decision. Therefore, I did some research.

I found that most schools provided opportunities for success; Eureka College simply provided more opportunities. For instance, at Eureka, small class sizes generate more individualized instruction for all students. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in activities they are passionate about. Additionally, Eureka awards every student who meets the clearly identified criteria with funded mentorships through the Durward Sandifer Program. Other schools limit the number of awards so that only a few can take advantage of the opportunities. Of course, those opportunities are available from Eureka College as well.

I am an Elementary Education major and now, a senior in college, I can confirm that the opportunities I received from Eureka have helped me to be successful in my field and in life. I became involved in Relay for Life fundraising, college ministries, and even a year on the golf team. Additionally, last semester I interned at a school for students with dyslexia and other special needs in Oahu, Hawaii. This is my story, but all the students on this campus, not just a select few, can share similar opportunities they have been offered.