Principia College
Elsah, Illinois

Located in Elsah, Illinois, 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.
Get to know Principia College
Benefits
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
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
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
College Highlights
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%
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Double major
Dual enrollment
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
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
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