C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
N/R
Outcome Rating
No earnings reported

Principia College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Elsah, Illinois 62028
🌐 www.principiacollege.edu/
Principia College — acceptance rate 44%, tuition $32,250
Principia College — acceptance rate 44%, tuition $32,250
Principia College campus, Elsah, IL
Principia College campus, Elsah, IL. Photo: Zh2oson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 76%
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
4/100
Resources
B+
75/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

338
Total Enrollment
76%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
5.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Principia College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

74.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
25
Median ACT

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Principia College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $198,404
  • Avg rent near campus: $891/mo — vs ~$707/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63031 (6.9% cap, Florissant)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,250 $32,250
Room $6,360
Board $7,010
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,650 $48,650

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
0%
Receive Pell Grants
90%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

338
Total Students
40%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 43%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 92%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Principia College?
Principia College has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Principia College?
Tuition at Principia College is $32,250 for in-state students and $32,250 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Principia College?
The graduation rate at Principia College is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Principia College a good school?
Principia College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Principia College?
Principia College has a total enrollment of 338 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology