Principia College is a top-10 best value national liberal arts college located 45 minutes from St. Louis, MO. We offer over 30 majors and minors, 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams, multiple faculty-led study abroad programs, a variety of student clubs and organizations, as well as exciting research and leadership opportunities.

Principia College’s beautiful, 2,600-acre National Historic Landmark campus sits atop the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Elsah, IL. Our campus is a thriving global environment enriched by students from over 30 states and 26 countries.

Living the principles and values of Christian Science, the Principia College community welcomes students from a variety of faith backgrounds who are eager to explore their relationship to God. Our educational programs are designed to help each student uncover their full potential by fostering their intellectual, social, moral, physical, and spiritual growth in a vibrant, nurturing atmosphere.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

June 1

Acceptance Rate

93%

SAT Range

1000-1210

ACT Range

22-29

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$15,630 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$28,520 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

98%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

5:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
15%
On Campus
85%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

331 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

Varsity Athletes

41%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

100%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

75%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

National

83%