Principia College

Principia College was established in 1910, and is a four-year co-educational liberal arts school situated in Elsah, Illinois. On April 19, 1993, Principia College campus was chosen National Historic Landmark by United States Department of the Interior. The college campus is spread across an area of 2,500 acres. Principia offers B.A and B.S degrees in diverse areas of study including art history, studio art, computer science and chemistry.

Principia College is home to numerous clubs and organizations including Equestrian Club, PAC (Public Affairs Conference), Philosophy Club, and Principia Humanitarian Relief Club. The sports teams of Principia are nicknamed the Panthers and they compete in NCAA Division III in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, conservation and resource management, fine arts, drama and performing arts, music, science, media, and liberal arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Principia College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Principia College provides on-campus housing for 532 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

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