Principia College

Principia at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Rural: Fringe
Campus Setting
321
Students Enrolled
5:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Principia

$33,280
Avg Tuition
$6,000
Average Loan

Tuition History

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$30,720
2022$30,820
2023$32,130
2024$33,280

Popular Academic Programs

  • Education - General Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • History
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research
  • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
  • Economics
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Economics
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Education - General Studies
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Engineering Science
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Computer Science
  • International/Global Studies

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree94

Principia Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

25%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Principia students borrow an average of $6,000 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Principia College$6,000

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Principia College
$33,280
77.0%
25.0%
Private
$30,852
56.6%
53.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 4 Year Programs
$20,807
47.7%
43.8%
Illinois
$18,296
54.6%
50.3%

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