In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,820

Cost of attendance at Principia College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,820

Cost of attendance at Principia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Principia College was $19,816. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Principia College

Principia College net price calculator

$19,816

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Principia College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $19,816 $4,186 (27%)
2021 $15,630 $736 (5%)
2020 $14,894 $1,160 (8%)
2019 $13,734 $566 (4%)
2018 $14,300 $199 (1%)
2017 $14,499 $187 (1%)
2016 $14,312 $1,175 (8%)
2015 $15,487 $1,001 (7%)
2014 $14,486 --

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Principia College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $42,820 $100 $30,820 $11,000 $1,000
2021 $42,720 $530 (1%) $30,720 $11,000 $1,000
2020 $42,190 $720 (2%) $30,190 $11,000 $1,000
2019 $41,470 $550 (1%) $29,470 $11,000 $1,000
2018 $40,920 $940 (2%) $28,920 $11,000 $1,000
2017 $39,980 $5,040 (14%) $27,980 $11,000 $1,000
2016 $34,940 $590 (2%) $27,440 $6,500 $1,000
2015 $34,350 $870 (3%) $26,850 $6,500 $1,000
2014 $33,480 $150 $25,980 $6,500 $1,000
2013 $33,330 -- $25,960 $6,470 $900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Principia College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 585 dormitories available to its students at $5,810 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Principia College is $646 per month.
Does Principia College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Principia College for one academic year is $6,460, which works out to $718 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Principia College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Principia College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $1,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,000
How much is Principia College application fees?
Principia College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Principia College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Principia College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $999 Not Available
For out-of-state students $999 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Principia College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Principia College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,460 $5,810 N/A 0 585
2021 $6,460 $5,810 N/A 0 580
2020 $6,290 $5,670 N/A 0 580
2019 $6,100 $5,510 N/A 0 627
2018 $6,000 $5,430 N/A 0 557
2017 $5,800 $5,230 N/A 21 555
2016 $5,680 $5,130 N/A 21 561

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Principia College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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