More selective than 88% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2023 entering class
38% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Principia College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Principia College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2023. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Principia College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 640 |
| SAT math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 23 |
IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
How selective is Principia College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Principia College has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Methodist College | 39% | 20% | $41,787 |
| 4 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 39% | 75% | $28,199 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 42% | 85% | $14,355 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | 43% | 15% | $12,335 |
| 7 | Principia College | 44% | 74% | — |
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
| 11 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | 75% | $18,425 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2023 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Principia College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Principia College admissions questions
What is the Principia College acceptance rate?
Principia College accepts 44% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 119 of 268 applicants were admitted.
Does Principia College require the SAT or ACT?
Principia College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 38% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Principia College?
71% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (84 of 119).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Principia College overview