Costs to Attend
It's easy to assume that Principia's top-tier liberal arts education and exquisite historic campus must be out of reach. It's not.
Principia College is consistently ranked by national media outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, as a top value liberal arts college.
In addition to our modest tuition costs, Principia offers several opportunities for financial aid—learn more here.
2026-27 Cost of Attendance
| On Campus | |
|
Tuition* |
$34,800 |
|
Fees* |
$1,100 |
|
Living Expenses^ |
$13,900 |
|
Transportation** |
$1,190 |
|
Books/Supplies** |
$2,370 |
|
Personal Expenses** |
$2,020 |
|
Loan Fees^^ |
$120 |
|
Total |
$55,500 |
| Off Campus | |
|
Tuition* |
$34,800 |
|
Fees** |
$1,100 |
|
Living Expenses^ |
$19,611 |
|
Transportation^^ |
$1,190 |
|
Books/Supplies^^ |
$2,370 |
|
Personal Expenses^^ |
$2,020 |
|
Loan Fees*** |
$120 |
|
Total |
$61,211 |
| Off Campus with Family | |
|
Tuition* |
$34,800 |
|
Fees** |
$1,100 |
|
Living Expenses^ |
$9,806 |
|
Transportation^^ |
$1,190 |
|
Books/Supplies^^ |
$2,370 |
|
Personal Expenses^^ |
$2,020 |
|
Loan Fees*** |
$120 |
|
Total |
$51,406 |
Principia College requires all students to live on-campus, unless extenuating circumstances prevent a student from doing so.
