Principia College

Principia Overview

Principia College (Principia) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elsah, IL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Principia's tuition & fees is $34,680 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,574.

The school has a total enrollment of 339 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).

Principia ranked 123^rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3^rd in Illinois Colleges rankings. Principia College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Principia College is $34,680.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,139 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$34,680

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$36,139

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	74%
Retention Rate	83%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	16.67% (6 to 1)
Student Population »	339 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$32,574

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Principia College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Principia
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028-9799
Phone	618-374-2131
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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