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Principia College

Principia College is a small, private institution located in Elsah, il. Founded in 1910, Principia College offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 316 undergraduates
cost $32,130 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Principia College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 47.9%
SAT score average 1125
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
182 days away Early Decision date

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December
02
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Principia College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Education, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Communication and Media Studies
Economics
Computer Science
International/Global Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,130
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,870
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $47,000
Average financial aid package $32,687
Estimated cost $14,313 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,130
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,870
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $47,000
Average financial aid package $32,687
Estimated cost $14,313 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Principia College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 316, with gender binary students split 59% male and 41% female.

Total enrollment

338

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
45%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Principia College, students love their Christian Science Organization, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028-9799
phone 618-374-2131
address www.principiacollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Christian science organization

Community service team

Solidarity (multi-club group)

Rugby club

Student government

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Principia College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Principia College?

Principia College is located in Elsah, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Principia College? 

The acceptance rate for Principia College is 48%.

What’s the average GPA for Principia College?

The average high school GPA for Principia College students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Principia College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Principia College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $188,000.

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