Costs to Attend
Principia College is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top value among liberal arts colleges and universities. The cost estimates below are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Principia offers several opportunities for financial aid—learn more here.
Principia College Estimated Cost of Attendance 2025-26
| On Campus | |
|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
|
Housing |
$7,180 |
|
Food |
$7,180 |
|
Fees |
$1,130 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$1,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$53,790 |
|
Off Campus |
|
|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
|
Housing |
$7,180 |
|
Food |
$7,180 |
|
Fees |
$1,130 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$54,790 |
|
Off Campus with Parents |
|
|
Tuition |
$34,800 |
|
Housing |
$1,795 |
|
Food |
$1,795 |
|
Fees |
$1,130 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$44,020 |
*Estimated expenses that a student may incur but are not directly billed by the school.
Tuition and Fees based on full-time enrollment (24–36 semester hours per year).
Food cost is based on average meal plan cost, 3 meals each day.
Meal plan costs can be found here: Meal Plan Info
Housing/Food for students living off campus with parents is calculated at 25% of a student living off campus.
On campus living requirements can be found here: Residency Requirements
Average Federal Loan Fees: $58-$78 per semester. For more information see: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates#fees
Other Academic Fees and Registrar's Fees are listed in the College Catalog
What happens if you withdraw from Principia College? See the Financial Aid Handbook and/or Catalog. What is a post-withdrawal disbursement of Title IV loan funds? See the Financial Aid Handbook , linked below.
- Principia Financial Aid Handbook 2025-2026
- 2025-2026 Course Catalog
International Student Costs
International students should consider that there will be additional costs associated with attending Principia beyond standard charges as listed above. These additional expenses vary and are dependent on the individual student's situation. Expenses include but are not limited to:
| Additional Expenses for International Students | ||
|
|
Semester |
Annual |
|
Student Health Insurance |
$400-$1,500 |
$800-$3,000 |
|
International Student Tax* |
$500-$900 |
$1,000-$1,800 |
|
Campus Housing & Meals during academic breaks |
$500-750 |
$1,000-$1,500 |
|
Airfare or other travel during academic breaks |
$1,000-$2,000 |
$2,000-$4,000 |
|
Total |
$2,400-$5,900 |
$4,800-$11,800 |
*Any statement regarding international student tax is for estimate purposes only and should not be treated as an actual calculation.
Principia College Estimated Cost of Attendance 2024-25
| On Campus | |
|
Tuition |
$33,600 |
|
Housing |
$6,600 |
|
Food |
$7,310 |
|
Fees |
$1,080 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$1,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$52,090 |
|
Off Campus |
|
|
Tuition |
$33,600 |
|
Housing |
$7,500 |
|
Food |
$7,310 |
|
Fees |
$1,080 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$53,990 |
|
Off Campus with Parents |
|
|
Tuition |
$33,600 |
|
Housing |
$1,875 |
|
Food |
$1,828 |
|
Fees |
$1,080 |
|
Books/Supplies* |
$1,000 |
|
Transportation* |
$2,000 |
|
Misc/personal* |
$1,500 |
|
Total |
$42,883 |
*Estimated expenses that a student may incur but are not directly billed by the school.
Tuition and Fees based on full-time enrollment (24–36 semester hours per year).
Food cost is based on average meal plan cost, 3 meals each day.
Meal plan costs can be found here: Meal Plan Info
Housing/Food for students living off campus with parents is calculated at 25% of a student living off campus.
On campus living requirements can be found here: Residency Requirements
Average Federal Loan Fees: $58-$78 per semester. For more information see: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates#fees
Other Academic Fees and Registrar's Fees are listed in the College Catalog
What happens if you withdraw from Principia College? See the Financial Aid Handbook and/or Catalog. What is a post-withdrawal disbursement of Title IV loan funds? See the Financial Aid Handbook , linked below.
International Student Costs
International students should consider that there will be additional costs associated with attending Principia beyond standard charges as listed above. These additional expenses vary and are dependent on the individual student's situation. Expenses include but are not limited to:
| Additional Expenses for International Students | ||
|
|
Semester |
Annual |
|
Student Health Insurance |
$400-$1,500 |
$800-$3,000 |
|
International Student Tax* |
$500-$900 |
$1,000-$1,800 |
|
Campus Housing & Meals during academic breaks |
$500-750 |
$1,000-$1,500 |
|
Airfare or other travel during academic breaks |
$1,000-$2,000 |
$2,000-$4,000 |
|
Total |
$2,400-$5,900 |
$4,800-$11,800 |
*Any statement regarding international student tax is for estimate purposes only and should not be treated as an actual calculation.