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Principia College

Elsah, IL

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    77%
  • Majors Available
    38
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Retention Rate
    75%

AP Credit Policy

A student who enters with satisfactory scores in Advanced Placement examinations (3 or higher)... in subjects that parallel courses taught at Principia may receive college credit with approval of the department chairs concerned. No further examination or fee is required. Transfer credit rules apply to these credits. Transfer Credit Rules: ...Transfer credit is not figured into a student's Principia grade point average. Transfer courses may be used to fulfill major or minor requirements at the discretion of the department chairs concerned.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

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