Applying to Principia

Acceptance RateSAT Median
47.85% 1,125
Principia College's acceptance rate is 47.85% for 2023 admission. A total of 209 students applied and 100 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Principia's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,125 at Principia. Principia's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 36 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Principia, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Principia College is 47.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 61.00%. 116 men and 92 women applied to Principia and 58 men and 41 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 39 men and 21 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Principia.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Principia
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2091169210
Admitted100584110
Enrolled61392110
Acceptance Rate 47.85%50.00%44.57%100.00%-
Yield 61.00%67.24%51.22%100.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Principia College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 12 students (20% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 3 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Principia.
The median SAT score is 1,125 with 550 SAT EBRW and 575 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 475. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 495 .
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Principia
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total97011251300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing475550650
SAT Math495575650
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Principia. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Principia College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Principia Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Principia.
Admission Information for Applying to Principia
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.principiacollege.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.principiacollege.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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