Eureka College

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Eureka College is liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois founded in 1855. It has a strong focus on history, political science, and the fine and performing arts. Enrollment is about 540 students.

The college was founded by a group of abolitionists who had left Kentucky because of their opposition to slavery. When the school opened its doors it became the first school in Illinois (and only the third in the United States) to educate women on an equal basis with men.

Athletics, though having struggled for some years, are beginning to pick up speed again. There are teams for men's and women's basketball, tennis, swimming, golf and track, as well as football, volleyball, baseball and softball. Starting in fall 2006, teams will compete in the NCAA's Division III as part of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

There is a very active Greek life on campus, as well, with three social fraternities, all national, and three social sororities, one national and two local. There are also professional and honorary fraternities for music, drama, English, science, and social sciences. Over half of Eureka's students belong to a Greek organization.

The school's most famous alumnus is Ronald Reagan, who graduated in 1932.

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