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Principia College

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At Principia College, everything is designed around you—your growth, dreams, and future. Whether you’re diving into your passions, discovering new ones, or chasing your dreams, we’re here to support you and your goals.

The campus feels like a storybook village. The art studios and research labs are professional grade, our field house is built for champions. Here, we value the whole person, including your spiritual growth.

When you choose Principia, you choose a community which embraces everyone as infinitely capable and divinely whole.

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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Government/Political Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Our admission process is intentionally personal and thoughtful. We look beyond transcripts and test scores to understand your story—your strengths, your interests, your voice, and your goals.

We are not just building a class. We are building a community of curious, compassionate, purpose-driven students who are ready to grow and ready to give. And that begins with you.

Begin your Principia journey and start your FREE application!

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Additional information

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Principia, the College has an exceedingly generous financial aid and scholarships program! This allows us to award more than $10 million per year in merit scholarships and need-based aid to 90% of students.

Principia College offers generous merit scholarships and need-based financial aid to qualified students who submit completed applications by the established due dates. Financial aid is available to all students to assist with paying direct costs associated with tuition, room and board.

Learn about Scholarships and Financial Aid

Visit us

There is no better way to experience Principia College than to visit campus. Students and their families have a variety of opportunities to meet with professors and coaches, attend classes, engage with current students, and participate in campus activities.

Plus, all students who participate in an official campus visit may be eligible for a $2,000 Campus Visit Grant.

Schedule your visit or reserve your spot at an Open House, and we'll see you atop the bluffs!