Established in 1912, Principia College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Elsah (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Principia College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Principia College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 110 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Principia College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.