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Founded in 1898, Principia offers a preschool through college education based on Christian Science principles. Learn About Principia.
About Us. Founded on the principles of Christian Science, Principia College’s 2,600-acre campus on the bluffs of the Mississippi River is home to students from around the world and a variety of faith backgrounds. Principia College was ranked the #1 Best Value National Liberal Arts College by US News and World Report.
Principia College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #51. Its tuition and fees are $33,280. Principia College is a private institution...
At Principia, we see you as unlimited. Our holistic admissions assessment ensures that everyone is valued for their unique capabilities. At Principia, we will help you become the best version of your limitless self. Join us for a campus tour to experience Principia College firsthand!
We’re located in Elsah, Illinois, just 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Principia College boasts two field houses, a state-of-the-art Science Center, newly-renovated School of Government, multiple performing arts spaces, a library with outstanding research and art collections, and a beautiful, stately limestone chapel.
Whether it's an evening performance or visiting classes, Principia College is an option for you. Explore Campus on a Guided Tour! Students and parents are warmly invited to join a member of our admissions team for an informative 90-minute tour through the heart of our expansive 2,600-acre campus.
At Principia, we take a different approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Along with our School and College, we provide programs for families with infants and a variety of opportunities for lifelong learning, all grounded in our mission.
