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Principia College

Principia College
One Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028-9799


Fax number: (618) 374-4000
Website: https://www.principiacollege.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 277-4648 4648
800 277-4648 4648 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: June 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: June 1 for SAT I/ACT, June 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.26
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 581 verbal, 565 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 990 - 1220
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 6%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 207
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 100
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 82%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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