Principia College | When you're centered, you’re unstoppable.

Ever Centered.

Reveal and realize your true potential at Principia College, where we see each student as whole and unique. From your first step on campus, you’ll discover wraparound support in a unique environment designed to cultivate character, ignite courageous thought, and lay the foundations for a life rich with purpose.

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Visit in person or explore through our virtual tour, and experience what makes Principia so extraordinary. Our 2,600-acres are situated high above the Mississippi River on a breathtaking scenic overlook and dotted with historic architecture built to foster higher thought. The result? A one-of-a-kind setting for four years of achievement, learning, and memories.

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Academics

With a wide selection of high-impact programs to choose from and an intimate, personal approach, you can chart your course for success.

Student Life

Whether pursuing your passion or relaxing with a roommate, life on our 2,600-acre campus on the bluffs of the Mississippi is never dull.

Athletics

Be a part of Principia College’s legacy of excellence on one of our 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

About Principia College

Grounded in the principles of Christian Science, committed to the long-term success of every student–learn why Principia is #1 Best Value among national liberal arts colleges.

More than classes and credentials.

What if you could be part of a community which sees you as unique and whole before you even set foot on our beautiful campus. Principia College is a tight-knit liberal arts college where students come to grow — academically, athletically, spiritually, and personally. Here, the professors know your name. Your teammates become your lifelong friends. And the questions you've been carrying around your whole life? You'll finally have the space — and the community — to explore them.

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