Principia College

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1 Maybeck Pl
Elsah, IL 62028
+1 (618) 374-2131
http://www.principiacollege.edu
Principia College is a four-year private coeducational liberal arts college for students of Christian Science in Elsah, Ill. It was first opened in 1912 as a junior college. The college offers various academic programs, including teacher education, theater, foreign language, journalism, science, art, music, and political and social sciences. All its students and faculty are practicing Christian Scientists who have pledged to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other drug usage, as well as remain sexually abstinent outside of marital relationships. The college campus was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of Interior. Principia College is known for its solar car team and its public affairs conference. Its athletic teams, known as the Panthers, compete in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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4.08 reviews
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Yvonne R.
8/17/2012

Principia College is a very unique place. It challenges your thought and can definitely bring out the best in you. The opportunities in this gorgeous, breath-taking environment (3,000 acres of...

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Shalaunte W.
1/21/2023

This is my second time out to this college for my son's annual track meet. I must say this location definitely has it's pros and cons. Pros first: thank you for opening up your facility for...

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Glenn M.
7/14/2024

First class all the way. High quality people and one of the most beautiful campus you'll ever see!

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Penny S.
2/3/2023

Beautiful campus! And everyone is so welcoming and committed to making the world a better place. The review from ten years ago (forbidding medicine) is not factual. It is a dry campus but people...

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Jodi C.
11/15/2013

I am definitely a fan of Principia College. My step-mom, two of my brothers and I all graduated from there. One of my brothers is currently a student there. I love the architecture. Bernard...

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