Principia College

One Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028

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https://www.principiacollege.edu/
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Main telephone 618-374-2131 Ext 2131
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Public or private Private
Type of school 4-year college
Denomination Other
Date founded 1910
Degrees offered Bachelor's
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area St. Louis
Campus size 2600 acres
County Jersey
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Number of full time, freshmen men 39
Number of full time, freshmen women 21
Total number of full time freshmen 60
Number of part time, freshmen men 0
Number of part time, freshmen women 0
Total number of part time freshmen 0
Total number of freshmen men 39
Total number of freshmen women 21
Total number of freshmen 60
Number of full time, undergraduate men 176
Number of full time, undergraduate women 125
Total number of full time undergraduates 301
Number of part time, undergraduate men 11
Number of part time, undergraduate women 2
Total number of part time undergraduates 13
Total number of undergraduate males 187
Total number of undergraduate females 127
Total number of undergraduate students 314
Total enrollment 314
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
White 44%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 82%
Number of states and territories represented 37
Percentage of students from outside the US 38%
Number of countries represented 30
Percentage of students 25 or older 7%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $32,250
Out-of-state tuition $32,250
Fees $1,030
Room and board (live on campus)* $13,370
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Rachael Stock
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 618-374-5187
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms CSS Financial Aid profile
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $33,865
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $6,000
Scholarship or grant $31,564
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $31,624
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 96%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $6,800
Scholarship or grant $29,546
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 59
Number of freshmen who received aid 55
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 295
Number of undergraduates who received aid 243
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 74%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $29,784
Loans
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Lee Ellis
Admissions contact title Dean of Admissions
Admissions phone (local) 800-277-4648 Ext 4648
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 115
Number of male applicants accepted 58
Number of male applicants who enrolled 39
Number of female applicants 91
Number of female applicants accepted 41
Number of female applicants who enrolled 21
Total number of applicants 206
Total number of applicants accepted 99
Total number of applicants who enrolled 60
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline June 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.4
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation (#) 3
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Christian Science commitment
Other application materials Required for all students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Not considered
Standardized test scores Important
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Very important
Interview Very important
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Important
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 581
Average SAT math score 565
ACT score
12 - 17 33%
18 - 23 33%
24 - 29 33%
Average ACT score 24
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.26
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 82%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 106%
Between four and five years 17%
Between five and six years 3%
Letters of recommendation 3, required for all students
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Bachelor's Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 69
Student faculty ratio 5:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Double major Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Engineering Master's at University of Minnesota, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other Education with University of Missouri, St. Louis
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (100)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Marshall Brooks Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 34
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Christian Science Organization, Community Service Team, Solidarity (Multi-club group), Rugby Club, Student Government
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Percentage of students who live on campus 94%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 97%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Senior
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
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Health clinic Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Other career services Annual Career Conference, credit-based career classes
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Total enrollment 314
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