by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Principia College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Principia College came in at $34,680 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for totaled $1,080; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,600 |
| Fees | $1,080 |
| Total | $34,680 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Principia College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Principia College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Principia College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Principia College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Principia College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $31,200 |
| One Year Ago | $32,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $33,600 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Principia has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 4.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $36,131 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.01%, which puts the figure next year near $36,071.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,071 |
| In 2 Years | $37,518 |
| In 3 Years | $39,023 |
| In 4 Years | $40,588 |
| In 5 Years | $42,216 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $153,200.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Principia College, see the Principia College Financial Aid page.
