HighSchoolOS How to Get Into Principia College
Elsah, IL · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data
Principia College Admissions Statistics
How to Actually Get Into Principia College
Use the Early Decision round deliberately
Principia College offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is Principia College, the deadline table below is your calendar.
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Principia College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Action (EA) | December 1, 2025 |
| earlyAction2 | January 15, 2026 |
| Early Decision (ED) | November 1, 2025 |
| Regular Decision (RD) | March 15, 2026 |
Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.
Application Requirements & Costs
| Application platform | Common App |
| Application fee | $0 |
| Test scores | Test-flexible |
| Writing supplement | Not required |
| Counselor recommendation | Not required |
Principia College Cost & Financial Aid
| Tuition & fees | $34,680 |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,910 |
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