Principia Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,680
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Principia:
- Total Enrollment: 339
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 58.7% men, 41.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 74%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 39 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
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 123rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Illinois Colleges rankings. Principia College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Principia College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Principia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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