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300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

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Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

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We're recognized as a top college in Illinois for vocations like teacher education, nursing, communications, and criminal justice, and we're adding new courses for emerging careers like early childhood and sports management. A Eureka College education prepares you for more than just your first job: it equips you to become a leader in your field and community.

Eureka College Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in College History

August 26, 2024

Eureka -- Eureka College is proud to welcome 242 new students, which includes the largest number of first-time first-year students on record and represents an increase of 24% over last year.

The fall 2024 cohort is also the second largest total incoming class in recent history and represents the largest number of out-of-state students on record, as well as 41% who identify as racial/ethnic minority, and nearly half who are first-generation and low-income.

The College’s total enrollment is 558, holding steady for the past three years with 557 in 2023 and 559 in 2022.

“We are excited to welcome such a large fall cohort to Eureka College, thanks to the amazing work of our Admissions and Athletics teams” said President Jamel Wright. “This is a diverse class that includes ambitious and resilient learners from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we can’t wait to see how they make their mark ‘neath the elms.”

About Eureka College
Located on nearly 70 wooded acres in Eureka, Illinois, and chartered in 1855, Eureka College cultivates excellence in learning, service and leadership while providing students uniquely personalized educational opportunities. Eureka College holds the unique distinction of being the first college in Illinois and among the first in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. The College, originally founded by abolitionist members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is the smallest of only 24 colleges and universities to ever award a bachelor’s degree to a future President of the United States.

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