Principia College
#3428 / #899
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Private liberal arts college in Elsah, Illinois, U.S.
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About Principia College
According to Wikipedia, Principia College is a private liberal arts college in Elsah, Illinois. It was founded in 1912 by Mary Kimball Morgan with the purpose of "serving the Cause of Christian Science." "Although the College is not affiliated with the Christian Science Church, the practice of Christian Science is the cornerstone of campus life."
Principia College's Online Degrees
Principia College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 48% | 77% | 1135 |
How Much Does Principia College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $32,130 |
Principia College's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 361 | 361 |
Where is Principia College?
Principia College is located at 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah IL 62028-9799
What Is Principia College Known For?
Principia College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- History
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Religious Studies
- Business
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Education
- Mathematics
Principia College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Principia College's Most Influential Alumni?
Principia College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Anthropology, and Sociology. Here are some of Principia College's most famous alumni:
- Arend Lijphart
- A Dutch political scientist.
- Ron Charles
- An American literary critic.
- Robert Duvall
- An American actor and director.
- Bruce Jacob
- An American academic.
- Terry Melcher
- An American record producer .
- Peter Horton
- An American actor.
- Emily Fridlund
- An American writer and academic.
- Robert Bruegmann
- An American academic.
- Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
- An American novelist, short story writer and journalist.
- Richard Fork
- A Physicist.
- David M. Lubin
- An American historian.
- John Andrews
- An American politician.
