Principia College
#26 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#3 in Illinois
4-years Private College In Elsah, IL
Principia College (referred to as Principia) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Elsah, IL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Principia College is $33,280. The school has a total enrollment of 323 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).The highest degree offered at Principia College is Bachelor's degree. It offers degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $33,280 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 47.85% |
| Student Population | 323 |
| Test Scores | 1,125 (SAT) |
| Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
Principia College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Principia College is $33,280 for academic year 2021-2022. Principia College offers the alternative tuition plans. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $28,378 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Principia College is 47.85% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 61.00%. The average SAT score is 1,125. Principia College accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 323 students are attending at Principia College. There are 63 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 12 part-time faculty working for Principia College. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 250 (full-time) and 20 (part-time). The graduation rate at Principia College is 76% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Principia College offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Principia College offers study abroad program. On Principia College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
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Principia College Mission Statement
The Purpose of Principia College is to serve the Cause of Christian Science (Education at The Principia, page 227). The mission of Principia College is to provide students of Christian Science with a comprehensive, co-educational program of liberal arts and sciences. The college is committed to academic excellence and character education. It is also dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, and athletic development of each student. In this context, Principia offers its students an international perspective and challenges them to be ethically strong in service to the world community.