Principia College
Elsah, IL
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Founded in 1912, Principia College is a private, four-year, Christian, liberal arts college that is known for its focus on character development and its commitment to providing students with a well-rounded education. It is located on a 2,600-acre campus in Elsah, Illinois—40 miles north of St. Louis.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 323 |
| Established in | 1912 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
2,600-acre campus in Elsah (population: 630), 40 miles from St. Louis. Major airport and bus serve St. Louis; train serves Alton (10 miles).
Principia College
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL
62028
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
47%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 100 |
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| Declined | 109 |
| Total Received | 209 |
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
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75%
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94%
$28,378
| Tuition | $33,280 |
| Housing | $6,360 |
| Food | $7,010 |
| Additional fees | $1,000 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $48,650 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $28,378 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,272 |
Need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $8,496,631 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $8,496,631 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $2,802,554 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $2,802,554 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 800 277-4648, extension 2813
F: 618 374-4000
finaid@principia.edu
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
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| Business Administration and Management, General |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Creative Writing |
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| Dance, General |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Education, General |
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| Engineering Science |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
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| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Finance, General |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
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| French Language and Literature |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
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| History, General |
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| International Relations and Affairs |
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| International/Globalization Studies |
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| Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music, General |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physics, General |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
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| Recording Arts Technology/Technician |
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| Sociology and Anthropology |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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323
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94%
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.40 College GPA: 2.40 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
36
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 26 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada Colombia France Kenya Nigeria |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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