Tuition and Costs
At Principia, we work with families from all income levels to ensure that every qualified student can benefit from a Principia education. Approximately 49 percent of Principia School families receive financial aid grants. (That’s money that doesn’t need to be repaid.)
2020–2021 Tuition and Costs
Upper School (Grades 9–12)
Tuition (includes fees & lunch)
$20,900
Boarding Program (room & board)*
$18,000
Total
$20,900 (Day)
$38,900 (Boarding)
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Tuition (includes fees & lunch)
$18,200
Boarding Program (room & board)*
$18,000
Total
$18,200 (Day)
$36,200 (Boarding)
Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5)
Tuition (includes fees & lunch)
$13,100
Early Childhood
Early Learning Center
$1000/month (Full-time care)
$550/month (Half-time care)
$65/day (4.5 hours or more)
$35/day (Less than 4.5 hours)
Acorn On-Campus Program
$700 (Play-In + Parent Seminar)
$1,500 (Play-In + 1 day Activities)
$2,200 (Play-In + 2 days Activities)
Preschool 3
$5,500/year (Three half days per week)
$7,000/year (Three full days or five half days)
$11,000 (Five full days)
Preschool 4
$7,000/year (Five half days)
$11,000 (Five full days)
Additional Information about Fees and Billing
- The annual fee for Elsah Bus service (per rider) is $990.
- The following programs and services are not eligible for financial aid: Acorn, Early Learning Center, and Elsah Bus.
- Room and board will be charged separately to boarding students.
*Travel expenses and personal allowances for boarding students are not included in Principia tuition and fees.
Questions?
Contact Krista Capp, Director of Retention and Financial Aid.