School Information

39.8
Total Enrollment 527
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

Principia College

http://www.prin.edu
1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, Illinois 62028-9799
(618) 374-2131

Principia students, faculty, and staff come from many different countries and an even greater variety of backgrounds, but they share one thing in common: Christian Science. The College is not affiliated with the Christian Science Church, and Christian Science is not taught as a subject, but its principles form the basis of community life at Principia. Faculty and students alike strive to see themselves and each other as unlimited expressions of God. As a result, expectations are high, but so is the support community members provide each other. If you’re looking for a top-notch liberal arts education in a community ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students' federally guaranteed loans may be deferred while enrolled.
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Principia College, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $19,807), and 0% receive loans ($12,593 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,730.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Principia College is $12,593 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 167 people applied to Principia College. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (58.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 97.0% accepted (93.0% male and 99.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     4.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     63.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     82.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 618.374.2131
Admissions Office Email info@principiacollege.edu
Admissions Office Address 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, Illinois 62028
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.principiacollege.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-student
Admissions Website http://www.principiacollege.edu/admissions?__utma=1.1457582003.1293944539.1293944539.1293944539.1&__utmb=1.3.10.1293944539&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1293944550.1.2.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=Admissions%20Principia%20College%20El

In order to be accepted to Principia College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Principia College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 4
Environmental Biology 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 18
Business Administration and Management, General 18
Communication, journalism, and related programs 21
Mass Communication/Media Studies 21
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 3
Education 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering 0
Engineering Science 0
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
International/Global Studies 4
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 7
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 5
Social sciences 18
Economics, General 3
Political Science and Government, General 10
Social Sciences, Other 5
Visual and performing arts 21
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 13
Music, General 4
 
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