Tuition & Costs
The total expense of a Biola education includes tuition, room and board (housing and a meal plan), books, and miscellaneous fees or expenses. All underclassmen not living at home are required to live in on-campus housing and have a meal plan.
2008–2009 Expected Costs
Tuition
| Unit Amount | Semester | Annual |
| Flat fee for 12-18 units | $13,212 | $26,424 |
Each unit above 18 or below 12 is $1,101 per unit. The fee to audit a class is $50 per unit.
Housing
| Residence Hall or Apartment | Semester | Annual |
| Alpha Chi | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Emerson | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Hart | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Hope | $2,210 | $4,420 |
| Horton | $2,210 | $4,420 |
| Horton - 1 person room | $2,940 | $5,880 |
| Sigma Chi | $2,035 | $4,070 |
| Stewart Quad | $1,955 | $3,910 |
| Stewart Suite | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Thompson | $2,035 | $4,070 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,390 | $4,780 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,025 | $4,050 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,060 | $4,120 |
| Li Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,210 | $4,420 |
| Lido Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,390 | $4,780 |
| Lido Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,025 | $4,050 |
| Lido Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,060 | $4,120 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,275 | $4,550 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,025 | $4,050 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,060 | $4,120 |
| Tropicana Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,060 | $4,120 |
| Welch Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,060 | $4,120 |
Single occupancy in traditional housing is 130% of the regular rate.
Meal Plan
| Meal Plan | Semester | Annual |
| 20 Flex Meal Plan ($125 flex) | $1,850 | $3,700 |
| 15 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,755 | $3,510 |
| 12 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,700 | $3,400 |
| 10 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,420 | $2,840 |
| 10 Meal Plan | $1,320 | $2,640 |
| 5 Flex Meal Plan ($25 flex)* | $570 | $1,140 |
| The Block (40 anytime meals with $100 flex)* | $410 | $820 |
* Commuters and Biola apartment residents only.
Miscellaneous
| Expense | Semester |
| Late Pre-Registration* | $20 |
| Late Registration* | $120 |
| Parking Permit* | $120 |
| Biola Health Insurance** | $565 |
| Class Fees | Varies |
| Books | $200 - $500 |
| Personal | Varies |
* If applicable.
** All students must have health insurance. If student is not insured elsewhere, they may purchase health insurance through Biola at this cost.
"I expected to be paying for a college degree, vocational training, biblical instruction, and even some fun times – but it's virtually impossible to put a price tag on all that I actually received. How can I feasibly quantify life transformation?"
– Cindy, Business Accounting
Questions? Need Help?
The Biola Financial Aid Office is available to answer any questions you might have. We're excited to help you make a Biola education a reality!
Stop by our office, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call us at (562) 903-4742 to make an appointment during the hours listed below. You can also send faxes to (562) 906-4541 or email our office at finaid@biola.edu.
Financial Aid Counseling Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- (Summer Hours) Monday – Thursday
- 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
