Elsah, IL
Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 47 percentage points since 2019, from 91% to 44% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 105 | 96 | 66 | 91% |
| 2020 | 74 | 69 | 48 | 93% |
| 2021 | 138 | 116 | 79 | 84% |
| 2022 | 209 | 100 | 61 | 48% |
| 2023 | 268 | 119 | 84 | 44% |
Fall 2023 applicants
49 of 104 women and 70 of 164 men were admitted.
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Principia College has an acceptance rate of 44% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 119 of 268 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
268 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 84 enrolled.
No. Principia College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 47 percentage points since 2019, from 91% to 44% — it has become more selective.