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47.9%Acceptance
$33,280Tuition
337Students
76%Grad Rate (6-yr)
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
76.5%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
76.2%
Retention Rate
75.4%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
5:1

Outcomes Overview

Principia graduates enter careers with minimal debt burden since no students take federal loans. The college's Christian Science foundation often guides alumni toward service-oriented fields like education, healthcare, and nonprofit work. With total attendance costs of $47,650 annually, families typically pay through savings or institutional aid rather than borrowing. About 22% of students receive institutional grants averaging $27,051. The school's emphasis on ethical leadership and global citizenship shapes career choices more than pure earning potential. Alumni networks remain tight-knit given the small graduating classes of roughly 80 students per year. For families aligned with Christian Science values and able to afford the tuition, Principia offers strong return on investment through debt-free graduation and principled career preparation.