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Principia College - Elsah,Illinois

92%

Acceptance Rate

$28,616

Avg.Financial Aid

001744

FAFSA Code

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Principia College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.principiacollege.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
447
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

There is a private university in Elsah, IL called Principia College. Principia College occupies a total area of about 2,500 acres. Principia College was founded in the year 1912. Principia College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is As The Sowing, The Reaping and its official colors are blue and gold. Across all the courses offered at Principia College, the enrolment stands at 407. The school has an academic staff of 58 who teach various courses to the students. There are around 48% of the students who are females and 52% are males at Principia College. At PC, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Robert Duvall, Chris Shays, Peter Horton, and Candy Crowley in its 108 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. At PC, 26 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission. Principia College has around $707 million (2019) in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6183742131

Fax:

6183745906

Address

1 Maybeck Place

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Principia College has been ranked at the 328th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
92%
SAT Range
1028 - 1300
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
ACT Range
22 - 29
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The admission to Principia College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1010-1218, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Principia College is 24. However, those getting an ACT score less than 22 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, Illinois 62028-9799. They can also call them at (618) 374-2131.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$13,734
Average Annual Cost
$28,770

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$700
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$11,610
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,000

Total One Year Cost

$43,080

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to PC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $43,170. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($30,190), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($11,960), and budget for other expenses ($1,000). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

6:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

88%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

447

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

N/A

Full-time / Part-time

96% / 4%

Students Gender

Male

55%

US National: 44%

Female

45%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

69%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

18%

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

72%

Out Of State

11%

In State

17%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

N/A

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

99%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,510/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,100/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,100/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

panther

School Colors

navy blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Campus Security

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At PC, $11,960 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Principia College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at PC costs around $6,100 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At PC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol and campus emergency phones. There are around 52% male and 48% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

N/A

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

N/A

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

N/A - N/A

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$28,616

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$28,616

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,099,902

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at PC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. An average financial aid of around $28,186 is disbursed to the students at PC. Principia College offers an average institutional aid of up to $28,186 to students. At PC, the total amount of non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,099,902 per year.

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