Principia College
Founded upon the principles of Christian Science, Principia College is a top-10 best value national liberal arts college that offers over 30 majors and minors, 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams, multiple faculty-led study abroad programs, a variety of student clubs and organizations, as well as exciting research and leadership opportunities. Our beautiful, 2,600-acre National Historic Landmark campus in Elsah, IL is home to students from over 30 states, 26 countries, and a variety of faith backgrounds.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Government/Political Science
- Independent Major Opportunity
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Mediation Team
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Solar Car
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-year
Visit www.principiacollege.edu/admissions/apply for more information.
Transfer
Visit www.principiacollege.edu/admissions/apply for more information.
Additional Information
Learn about Scholarships and Financial Aid
Principia College offers generous merit scholarships and need-based financial aid to qualified students who submit completed applications by the established due dates. A typical award package is comprised of institutional scholarships, grants, and loan offerings. Applications submitted after the due date will be considered and awards made so long as funds are available.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of Principia, the college has an exceedingly generous financial aid and scholarships program. This allows us to award more than $10 million a year in merit scholarships and need-based aid to nearly 90% of enrolled students. Financial aid is available to all students to assist with paying direct costs associated with tuition, room and board.
Principia College offers generous merit scholarships and need-based financial aid to qualified students who submit completed applications by the established due dates. A typical award package is comprised of institutional scholarships, grants, and loan offerings. Applications submitted after the due date will be considered and awards made so long as funds are available.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of Principia, the college has an exceedingly generous financial aid and scholarships program. This allows us to award more than $10 million a year in merit scholarships and need-based aid to nearly 90% of enrolled students. Financial aid is available to all students to assist with paying direct costs associated with tuition, room and board.
"When we speak of building a college, of what do we think? Courses of study only? College sports chiefly? The buildings to be erected? What has been Principia's chief aim in its unfoldment? Character building!"
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
Principia College, 1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028, United States of America
Phone number
(800) 277-4648 , ext. 2802
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Midwest