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Principia College

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  • 1 Maybeck Place
    Elsah , IL 62028-9799
    (618) 374-2131
    http://www.principiacollege.edu
    Setting
    Rural area, on fringe of an urban area
    Enrollment
    532
    Full time
    528
    Part time
    4
    Men full time
    252
    Women full time
    276
    Mission Statement

    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.

    Principia College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelor's
    Calendar
    Quarter
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Principia College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    -
    Applied
    231
    Admitted
    185
    Enrolled
    127
    Admitted %
    80%

    Principia College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Neither required nor recommended
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Recommended

    Principia College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    84%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    470
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    600
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    470
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    610
    Students submitting ACT
    41%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    27

    Principia College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    0%
    Hispanic
    1%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    18%
    Non-Resident Alien
    17%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    10%

  • Principia College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $24,015
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $24,015
    Books and Supplies
    $900
    On-campus room and board
    $9,000
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Principia College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    87%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    0% ,
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    87% , $22,228 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    51% , $5,220 on average

  • Principia College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Environmental Biology 4
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor
    Business Administration and Management, General 13
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 12
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
    Computer Science 6
    Education Bachelor
    Elementary Education and Teaching 3
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0
    Engineering Bachelor
    Engineering Science 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 8
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
    French Language and Literature 0
    German Language and Literature 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 1
    History Bachelor
    History, General 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 2
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
    International/Global Studies 3
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor
    Environmental Studies 7
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
    Philosophy 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 3
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 1
    Physics, General 2
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Economics, General 4
    Political Science and Government, General 10
    Sociology and Anthropology 3
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
    Music, General 2

  • Principia College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    March 1
    Priority application deadline
    November 15
    Fall application deadline
    February 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    March 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    July 1
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    March 1
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    Early action deadline
    November 15
    College will notify student of early action by
    December 1

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    March 1
    Transfer application closing date
    March 1
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -

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    www.principiacollege.edu/admissions/apply
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    Principia CollegeNames and Abbreviations

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    Principia College
    Formal/Precise Name
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    Principia
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    a kind and very loving community. small classes make for more one-on-one time, and there are always tutors available. the bluffs are a great place to explore and think. read full review

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Principia College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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Arthur F. Schulz Jr. Alumni Scholarship $4,500 Y Y
Whole Man Character Scholarship - Y Y
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Dean's Scholarship -
President's Scholarship -
Trustee Scholarship -
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