Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
44.40%
SAT Average
1,096
ACT Range
19-23
Principia College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 44.40%. This means approximately 444 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 337 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
44.40%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $33,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 0.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Principia College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$33,280
Room and board
$13,370
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$48,650
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Principia College pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Principia College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Principia College net price
Not available
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Principia College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $33,280 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$33,280
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
76.19%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
337
10-Year Median Earnings - Principia College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Principia College?
Undergraduates
337
Completion rate
76.19%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 0.00% of Principia College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Principia College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Principia College is listed at 1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028-9799. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Principia College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principia College | 44.40% | $33,280 | Not available | Not available |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Principia College's acceptance rate?
Principia College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 44.40%.
How much is Principia College tuition?
Principia College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $33,280.
Is Principia College accredited?
Principia College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Principia College?
The local dataset lists 337 undergraduate students at Principia College.
What percentage of Principia College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Principia College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Principia College?
The federal loan rate for Principia College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Principia College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Principia College or the latest official federal education data.