Principia College

If you are considering submitting an application to Principia College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Principia College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Principia College's admissions stats.

Principia College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	44%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	55%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	47%
Waitlist	No

Principia College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Principia College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Principia College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Principia College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Principia College

Principia College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Principia College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Principia College

Wondering what factors are considered by Principia College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Principia College for more information on admission factors.

Principia College Application Requirements

To apply to Principia College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Principia College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√	√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			Christian Science commitment
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.4

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Principia College?

Students admitted to Principia College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 21% submitted a class rank. At Principia College 44% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 61% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Principia College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Principia College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Principia College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Principia College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 55% of Principia College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 47% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Principia College?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Principia College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 523 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Principia College students scored 663 or higher, and 75% scored a 523 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Principia College?

To be most competitive at Principia College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Principia College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Principia College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Principia College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Principia College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Principia College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Principia College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Principia College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Principia College.

Does Principia College accept transfer credits?

✅ Principia College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Principia College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Principia College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Principia College?

✅ Principia College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Principia College's acceptance rate?

✅ Principia College's acceptance rate is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Principia College?

❌ Principia College does not offer early decision.

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