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Principia College is in a rural area, in Elsah, Illinois. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Principia College earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Principia College include music, media, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 530 to 660 for students at Principia College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 650. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Principia College, in 2005, had 543 students (539 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Other, 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.
Principia College
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028-9799
General Phone: (618) 374-2131
http://www.prin.edu
Principia College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 32 | social studies, history, political science, English, German language, international studies, foreign language and literature, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Media | 10 | mass communication |
| Science | 7 | environmental biology, physics, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Principia College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 32 |
In 2005, Principia College had a total enrollment of 543 students (539 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 20% |
| California | 16% |
| Foreign countries | 12% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Principia College offers campus housing for 650 of its 539 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 242 | 216 | 89% | 139 | 64% |
| Men | 112 | 96 | 86% | 65 | 68% |
| Women | 130 | 120 | 92% | 74 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,415 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Principia College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174400)
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Other |
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 Relations and Affairs
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
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Principia College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing NCAA athletic conference member
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