Eureka College

Eureka College
MottoThe Moment of Discovery
TypePrivate college
EstablishedFebruary 6, 1855 (February 6, 1855)
Religious affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Endowment$16.2 million
PresidentJamel Santa Cruze Wright
Students559 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location,
U.S.

40°42′50″N 89°16′05″W / 40.714°N 89.268°W / 40.714; -89.268
Campus112 acres (45 ha) rural
Colors    Maroon and gold
NicknameRed Devils
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIISLIAC
Websitewww.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 the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis. It had a close connection with alumnus Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States. In 2010, Eureka College was designated as a national historic district by the National Park Service.[3]

  1. ^ "Eureka College". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Eureka College | Best College | US News". Colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
  3. ^ Anonymous. "Eureka College listed to National Register of Historic Places – Peoria, IL". Woodford Times. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2011-07-08.

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