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Net price by family income
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College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,680 |
| Housing & meals | $13,370 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | — |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Why Principia College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principia College | 44% | — | 74% | — | This school |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 39% | $28,199 | 75% | $70,871 | |
| Judson University | 48% | $18,558 | 60% | $56,313 | |
| Lake Forest College | 57% | $28,673 | 78% | $61,825 | |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | $18,425 | 75% | $82,592 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Principia College cost questions
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Tuition and fees are $34,680 a year.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Principia College overview