by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 340 undergraduates in 2020, Principia is a very small, private college located in Elsah, Illinois. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Principia offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Principia can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Principia Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Principia Disability Services.
Principia offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Principia has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 340 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 316 (92.9%). Part-time attendance was 24 (7.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 316 | 24 | 340 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Principia receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Principia #429 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Principia by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Principia Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Principia, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Principia College Athletics