Principia College is a private, Christian college located near St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1898 and affiliated with the Christian Science Church, the College provides students with a diverse liberal arts education within a Christian Science setting. The College offers a wide array of degree programs and concentrations, as well as study abroad opportunities, experiential learning and research opportunities. Principia College is dedicated to helping students develop their faith, cultivate their intellect, and pursue meaningful lives. The College values living by the Golden Rule and encourages students to practice Christian Science through working and praying together. Its student body is composed of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, who come together to create a vibrant community with strong academic and spiritual connections. With the College’s commitment to the Christian Science faith, it provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain a unique learning experience.
- Address: 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028-9799
- Phone: (618) 374-2131
- Website: www.principiacollege.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 340
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $30,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $10,000 |
| Other | $1,000 |
| Total Cost | $42,720 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- SAT Range: 1018 – 1206
- ACT Range: 22 – 29
Majors
- Education, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Political Science and Government, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 93%
- Part-time: 7%
Student Gender
- Male: 54%
- Female: 46%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 2%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 63%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 21%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 15%
- Out-of-State: 85%
- Unknown: 0%