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ACT
20/27
SAT
1033/1293
Estimated Cost
$42,350
Financial Aid
$0
Students
Under 1,000
About Principia College
Principia College (commonly referred to as Principia or Prin) is a private liberal arts college in Elsah, Illinois, United States. A four-year coeducational institution, the college was founded in 1912 by Mary Kimball Morgan, and its stated purpose is "to serve the Cause of Christian Science." According to the college, it has no affiliation with the Church of Christ, Scientist, but "the practice of Christian Science is the cornerstone of campus life." Students and staff are practicing Christian Scientists.
Principia College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1699 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#63 of 274
2024 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#52 of 208
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Principia College is Education followed by Business Management, Social Sciences, Visual/Performing Arts and Journalism.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Principia College within four or six years.