Eureka College's published cost of attendance is $39,578. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,711, middle-income families pay around $14,602, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,482.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,578 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,096 |
| Room and Board | $10,698 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,229 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,349 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,711 |
| $30–48k | $14,527 |
| $48–75k | $14,602 |
| $75–110k | $21,458 |
| $110k+ | $23,482 |
Eureka College's published cost of attendance is $39,578. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,711, middle-income families pay around $14,602, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,482. Azimuth ranks Eureka College #529 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Eureka College meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with aid packages combining grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,502; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,625, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Eureka College earn median 4-year earnings of $49,625, placing Eureka College in the 10.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $5,648 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eureka College in the 33.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eureka College #1182 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to IL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on education and teaching fields, which align with Eureka College's dominant program family. Teacher Education is the largest program with 24 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,805, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 22 students with median 4-year earnings of $57,983, at 0.8x benchmark. Criminal Justice and Psychology, General round out the core program portfolio, each serving meaningful cohorts with earnings outcomes aligned to their respective national benchmarks. This concentration in Education reflects Eureka College's institutional mission and graduate career pathways into stable, in-demand roles within education and related service sectors.
