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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.

Additional Information about Cost of Attendance