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Principia College
Elsah,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate48%
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About Principia College
Principia College is a private, religious college in the rural area of Elsah, Illinois. Principia College was founded in 1910. The college currently enrolls around 314 students per year, including 314 undergraduate students.
Principia College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Principia College. Principia College admitted 48% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 207 students applied to Principia College and 100 were admitted.
| Principia College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 48% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 6% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Principia College is located in Elsah, Illinois, near St. Louis.
If you would like to see Principia College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 270 to Elsah, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lambert-St. Louis International.
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College Info
Principia College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Principia College is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Principia College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Principia College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1220
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Principia College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$46,650
In State$46,650
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$32,250
$32,250
Fees
$1,030
$1,030
Housing
$13,370
$13,370
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Principia College is like? There are approximately 314 students enrolled at Principia College. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 18% percent are from IL and 82% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time18%
In State82%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
314
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
48%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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