Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Elsah, Illinois |
| Online | principiacollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Situated on limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in the historic village of Elsah, Illinois, Principia College occupies a 2,600-acre campus approximately 45 minutes north of St. Louis. Founded in 1910 as a college for Christian Scientists, Principia maintains its religious affiliation while operating as a private liberal arts institution. The campus features distinctive Mid-Century Modern architecture, including several buildings designed by Bernard Maybeck, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The college emphasizes a traditional liberal arts curriculum with particular strengths in global studies, sustainability, and mass communication, while requiring students to participate in experiential learning through study abroad or internship programs. Principia provides housing for all students in residence halls and campus houses, maintaining a residential community where all students live on campus.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Principia College is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1300 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $930 |
| Room and Board | $12,870 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,000 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148016 IPEDS survey data for Principia College.
Current students may use the Principia College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024