4-Year School
Principia College
Elsah, IL
455
Students
31,771
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
91%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Principia College is a 4-year institution located in Elsah, IL, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028
United States
Elsah, IL 62028
United States
Contact
Ms. Tami Gavaletz
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Phone: 618-374-2131
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Phone: 618-374-2131
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Related |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
134
Applied
122
Accepted
455
Enrolled
Female Admissions
71
Females Applied
65
Females Accepted
92%
Male Admissions
63
Males Applied
57
Males Accepted
90%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.4 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | Christian Science commitment |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 581 | 523 | 663 |
| SAT Math | 565 | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 20 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
28,770
Fees
700
Full-time student fees
11,610
Room & board
5,510
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
31,771
Avg. Financial Aid Package
33,381
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,385
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,558
Avg. Loan Aid
22,714
Avg. Grant Aid
28,101
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
54%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
455
Total Undergrad students
18%
International Students
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.24% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 2.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.45% |
| Two or more races | 0.89% |
| Other | 1.57% |
Gender
Male (50.99%)
Female (49.01%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Whole World Festival, Public Affairs Conference and Convocation Speaker Series
Whole World Festival, Public Affairs Conference and Convocation Speaker Series
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Christian Science Organization, Community Service Team, Solidarity (Multi-club group), Rugby Club and Student Government
Christian Science Organization, Community Service Team, Solidarity (Multi-club group), Rugby Club and Student Government
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
78
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 68
Part-time - 10
Male - 39
Female - 39