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Principia College

Overview of Principia College

Principia College is in a rural area, in Elsah, IL. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Principia College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include media, science, music, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and conservation and resource management.

Principia College Selectivity

Principia College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 510 to 640 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 630.

Student Life

Athletic teams at Principia College belong to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Purpose of Principia College is to serve the Cause of Christian Science (Education at The Principia, page 227). The mission of Principia College is to provide students of Christian Science with a comprehensive, co-educational program of liberal arts and sciences. The college is committed to academic excellence and character education. It is also dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, and athletic development of each student. In this context, Principia offers its students an international perspective and challenges them to be ethically strong in service to the world community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Principia College

Principia College
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028-9799
General Phone: (618) 374-2131
http://www.prin.edu

Principia College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts39English, political science, social studies, economics, international studies, history, French language, foreign language and literature, ...
Business And Management21business management
Science19physics, environmental biology, chemistry
Fine Arts16fine arts, art history and criticism
Media12mass communication
Conservation And Resource Management7environmental studies, environmental science
Education And Teaching5elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Computer Science And Engineering4computer science
Mathematics4mathematics
Music4music
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4sports and fitness management
Drama And Performing Arts4drama
Religion And Philosophy3philosophy, religion
Engineering1engineering science

Number of programs and degrees for Principia College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree14330

Student Body

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Principia College Room and Board (2007)

Principia College offers campus housing for 579 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Elsah, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Principia College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total19818292%11865%
Men1109889%6667%
Women888495%5262%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510640
SAT Math490630
ACT Verbal2229
ACT Math2328
ACT Composite2229

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT86%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT30%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Principia College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 22,080
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 22,080
Room and board$ 8,145
Room charge$ 3,960
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,185
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 750

Financial Aid:
Principia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174400)

Principia College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballUpper Midwest Athletic Conference
BasketballSt. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballSt. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackSt. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Principia College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering Science

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General

Principia College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Principia College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Principia College % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Principia College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Principia College % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Principia College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Principia College % of degrees in music
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Principia College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Principia College % of degrees in media
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Principia College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 18%Principia College % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
NCAA athletic conference member

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