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| Motto | The Moment of Discovery |
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| 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)[1] |
| Location | , 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 |
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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.