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Principia College

Elsah, Illinois

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Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, near St. Louis, Missouri

Located just outside of St. Louis, MO, Principia College challenges students to see their studies in action. Hands-on engagement is the hallmark of a Principia education, fostering students’ intellectual, social, moral, physical, and spiritual growth in a vibrant, nurturing atmosphere.

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319
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
40%
 
Enrolled male students
60%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
100%
 
Part-time students
0%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
88%
 
Adjuncts
12%
 
Faculty Ratio
5:1
Student/teacher ratio
$31,200
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Rolling
Application deadline
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • International Student Organization
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Model UN
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theatre
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Symphony orchestra
  • Yearbook
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Faculty Mentors
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Peer Mentors
  • Counseling
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College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 85 | 10-19: 76 | 20-29: 0
30-39: 0 | 40-49: 0 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 39%
Hispanic/Latinx: 6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 44%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Double major
Dual enrollment
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 98%
Undergraduates: 97%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Gender-inclusive housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Academic GPA | Character/personal qualities
Interview | Religious affiliation/commitment 

Important
Standardized test scores | Application Essay
Extracurricular activities | Volunteer work

Considered
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Alumni/ae relation 

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $31,200
Fees: $930
Room: $6,360
Board: $6,510

What Others are Saying

Contact Principia College

Contact Admissions

principiacollege.edu/admissions
(618) 374-5578
collegeadmissions@principia.edu

 

Campus Location

1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028

(618) 374-2131

Visit Principia College Online

principiacollege.edu

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