size declined by more than $100 million in the decade prior to 2018.
== Academics ==
Principia College offers twenty-seven majors in the liberal arts and sciences. The college does not currently offer a graduate program. The most popular majors include mass communication, biology, sociology, anthropology, studio and fine art, and business administration.
Principia offers Study Abroad & Field Programs, International Student Programs, Conferences, and International Student Experiences.
In their 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked Principia tied for #66 (up from #83 in 2019 and #139 in 2014) among all National Liberal Arts Colleges, and #2 in the category of "Best Value Schools". For the 2024–2025 academic year, Principia College's annual tuition costs were $33,600, with additional costs of $13,910 for room and board. In 2024, the school had an acceptance rate above 45%.
== Student life ==
Principia College has a diverse student composition and amount of organizations given its size. 20% of its students …
