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Private 4 Year

Principia College

Elsah, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

323
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Location Elsah, Illinois
Online principiacollege.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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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

9/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

NA

Outcomes

10/10

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

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Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 970/1300
GPA 3.34

Applications Accepted

47.8% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,200
Costs for Principia College
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

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Outcomes

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Last updated February 24, 2024