$18,248/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Principia College
Elsah, IL·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $18,248 a year against a $50,590 list price, a 64% gap.
Principia College is a rural private four-year institution located in Elsah, IL. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 339 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
6:1
Avg class size (est.)
~15 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$50,590
Avg net price after aid
$18,248
Net price calculator
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
97%
Avg grant aid
$32,574
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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More about Principia College
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