Eureka College

Eureka College
Motto	The Moment of Discovery
Type	Private college
Established	February 6, 1855
Religious affiliation	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Endowment	$16.2 million
President	Jamel Wright
Students	559 (Fall 2023)
Location	Eureka, Illinois, U.S.; 40°42′50″N 89°16′3″W / 40.71389°N 89.26750°W
Campus	Rural, 112 acres (45 ha)
Colors	Maroon and gold
Nickname	Red Devils
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III – SLIAC
Website	www.eureka.edu

Eureka College is a private college in Eureka, Illinois, that is related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).^[2] Enrollment in 2022 was approximately 559 students.

Eureka College was founded by abolitionists and was the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis. In 1856, future president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, spoke on campus. In 1928, future president of the United States, Ronald Reagan began attending Eureka and he graduated in 1932. He maintained a close connection with the college for the rest of his life. In 2010, Eureka College was designated as a national historic district by the National Park Service.^[3]

^ "Eureka College". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
^ "Eureka College | Best College | US News". Colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
^ Anonymous. "Eureka College listed to National Register of Historic Places – Peoria, IL". Woodford Times. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2011.