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Private Non-Profit

Principia College

Elsah, IL

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Median Earnings
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10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
75.1%
6-year completion
Students
339
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
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Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

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Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

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What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

$34,680/yr

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
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1-Year Retention
83.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
0.0%
First-Generation Students
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Top Programs

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Computer Science
Engineering
Biology / Life Sci

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Principia College

How much does Principia College cost?

The average net price at Principia College after grants and scholarships is not publicly available. The full sticker price before aid is not available. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at Principia College?

The 6-year graduation rate at Principia College is 75.1%. The 1-year retention rate is 83.1%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Principia College?

The acceptance rate at Principia College is not available. Not available.

What do Principia College graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Principia College 10 years after enrollment is not available. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Principia College a good school?

Whether Principia College is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 75% graduation rate, Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.