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Principia College is a private rural institution in Elsah, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1096.
A small campus of 337 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
76% of students graduate within four years.
Established
1912
Motto
As The Sowing, The Reaping
Mascot
Panther, Thunder Chicken (Rugby)
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III
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44%Acceptance
1096SAT Avg
337Students
5:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate44.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1096
Reading & WritingMid: 556
510640
MathMid: 555
530610
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
1923
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,280
Room & Board$13,370
Books & Supplies$1,000
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (32)
Student Body
Undergrads
337
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%
Race & Ethnicity
White 38%
Black 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 42%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate76.2%
Freshman Retention75.4%
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from IL state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
St. Louispop. 290K
24 mi(42 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
227 mi(393 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
231 mi(400 min)