Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001744
- Phone: (708) 709-3500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.43%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,301Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Principia College
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
Principia College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Elsah, IL, which is a predominantly rural area. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, over 500 students, maintained by Principia College.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Principia College offers:
- Communications And Journalism
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Principia College. A score between 1376 - 1911 on the SAT, or 21 - 30 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 80% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 61 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,100 for the year. Some students at Principia College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Principia College Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA.
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.principiacollege.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Principia College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Principia College is around 450 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 22% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $29,000-$35,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $980 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $28,616 |
Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $5,667 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Principia College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Principia College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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- McKendree University in Crystal Lake, IL (37 miles away)
- Greenville College in Canton, IL (51 miles away)
- Illinois College in East Peoria, IL (54 miles away)
- Illinois Wesleyan University in Champaign, IL (128 miles away)
- Monmouth College in Decatur, IL (136 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001744
- Phone: (708) 709-3500
- School Homepage