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Discover Principia College: where education is grounded in love, and personal growth and academic achievement go hand-in-hand. Visit our picturesque campus community, meet students from 26 countries and a variety of faith backgrounds, and find out why Principia College might be right for you.
Principia College (Principia or Prin) is a private liberal arts college in Elsah, Illinois. It was founded in 1912 by Mary Kimball Morgan with the purpose of "serving the Cause of Christian Science ."
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.
Founded in 1898, Principia offers a preschool through college education based on Christian Science principles. Learn About Principia.
Principia College provides the breadth of study and depth of expertise to open up new frontiers of learning. You will work closely with our world-class faculty in the classroom and beyond to stretch your limits and reach your potential.
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.
