Financial Aid and Scholarships

Tuition at Principia College starts at $34,800 per year. The average total cost – including housing, dining, and most everyday campus expenses – is about $55,500 annually.

Learn more about current tuition costs.

Your actual cost will depend on the financial aid package offered to you. Most students receive scholarships, grants, or other assistance that significantly reduce the published cost. You’ll receive a clear breakdown of your expected cost after you apply and are admitted.  

Yes. About 90% of Principia students receive financial aid, including merit-based scholarships and need-based assistance designed to make a Principia education more accessible. 

You can get a personalized estimate using Principia College’s Net Price Calculator. By answering a few questions about your academic profile and financial situation, you’ll see an early estimate of scholarships, financial aid, and your expected cost. It’s a helpful way to understand affordability before you apply. 

Check out the Net Price Calculator

Principia College’s FAFSA school code is 001744. Use this code when submitting your FAFSA to ensure we receive your financial information. 

No. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions process – no separate application required.  

Yes. Principia College offers financial assistance to international students, including merit-based scholarships and other forms of support. 

Your net price will depend on your financial aid award package. Most students receive significant assistance that lowers the published cost. You’llreceive a personalized estimate after applying. For questions about your bill, please reach out to [email protected].  

No. While Principia provides generous financial aid award packages to make it affordable to attend, it does not guarantee that package will meet 100% of a student’s demonstrated financial need. Most students receive a combination of scholarships, grants, and other assistance, and ourfinancial aid team works closely with families to help make a Principia education as accessible as possible. 

Principia College provides access to ELMSelect, a tool that helps families compare private loan options from a variety of lenders, so you can choose what works best for your situation. 

Explore Private Loan Options with Elm Select

Principia College does not endorse any specific lender. You are free to choose any lender of their choice. That choice will not affect eligibility for other Principia aid.