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Graduate Tuition and Costs

Pursuing your graduate studies takes time and sacrifice, but ultimately it’s an investment into fulfilling your academic and vocational goals. Review the tuition and cost details for your specific school or program of study, and be sure to familiarize yourself with the financial aid opportunities available specifically for graduate students.

School-Specific Cost Details (2025-26)

Looking for tuition and cost details for your specific program or graduate school? Jump ahead to the information that applies to you by reviewing the list below.

View Current Tuition and Costs (2024-25)

The cost of attendance is a measure whereby Biola University follows federal and state regulations to establish the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive. The cost of attendance is determined for each academic year based on the student's program of study, academic credit load, and in some cases, housing status. Please note that the cost of attendance will differ, sometimes significantly, from a student's account balance. To determine a student account balance, students should visit myaccount.biola.edu. Students with questions regarding their balance can contact the Biola Student Accounts team at student.accounts@biola.edu.

The following costs of attendance are based on a student enrolling full time or at the recommended enrollment load for the program of study based on Biola University enrollment status definitions determined by the Office of the Registrar.

Crowell School of Business

Program Type Cost Per Credit Cost Per Credit
(Summer 2026)
Audit Fee Per Credit
(Per Semester)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Core, Electives and Prerequisites
$837 $837 $250
Master of Management (MM)
Core, Electives and Prerequisites
$837 $837 $250
Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation
Core, Electives and Prerequisites
$837 $837 $250
English Language Scholars $647 $647 N/A

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Master’s Programs

Based on fall, spring and summer enrollment at 6 credits per term.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$15,066
Housing$21,294
Food$10,542
Personal Expenses$7,056
Transportation$1,722
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Program Fee$120
Total Cost of Attendance$56,718
Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$15,066
Housing$21,294
Food$10,542
Personal Expenses$7,056
Transportation$1,722
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Program Fee$120
Total Cost of Attendance$56,718
M.A. in Leadership and Innovation
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$15,066
Housing$21,294
Food$10,542
Personal Expenses$7,056
Transportation$1,722
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Program Fee$120
Total Cost of Attendance$56,718

Rosemead School of Psychology

Tuition Costs

Program Type Semester Tuition
(12-16 credits)
Annual Tuition
(12-16 credits)
Cost per Credit
(1-11, 17+ credits)
Cost per Credit
(Summer 2026)
Audit Fee Per Credit
(Per Semester)
Master's, Specials and Doctoral Programs $17,547 $35,094 $1,462 $1,299 $1,299
English Language Program N/A N/A $647 $647 N/A

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Graduate Programs

Based on fall and spring enrollment at respective full-time statuses.

Psy.D. or Ph.D. Regular Coursework
(reflects 9 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$35,094
Professional Growth Fee$2,800
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$1,200
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$68,324
Dissertation Phase
(reflects 3 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$8,772
Professional Growth Fee$0
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$240
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$38,242
Internship
(fixed tuition rate for internship enrollment)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$2,400
Professional Growth Fee$0
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$0
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$31,630

School of Education

Program Type Cost Per Credit Cost Per Credit
(Summer 2026)
Audit Fee Per Credit
(General Semester)
M.A. in TESOL $621 $621 $250
Master's Programs
(non-TESOL)
$725 $725 $250
Credential Programs $725 $725 $250
Special Students
(Non-degree seeking)
$725 $7258 $250
Certificates $725 $725 $250
English Language Scholars $647 $647 N/A

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Teaching Credentials

Based on fall and spring enrollment at 12 credits per term.

Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$17,400
Housing$7,060
Food$6,650
Personal Expenses$3,150
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$960
Average Loan Fees$64
Total Cost of Attendance$36,536

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Master’s Programs

Based on fall and spring enrollment at 9 credits per term.

Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$13,050
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$43,000

School of Science, Technology and Health

Program Type Semester Tuition Cost Per Credit Cost Per Credit
(Summer 2026)
Audit Fee Per Credit
(General Semester)
M.S. in Speech Language Pathology
(12-19 credits per semester)
$16,255 $1,084 $1,084 N/A
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
(14-18 credits per semester)
$17,210 $1,043 $1,043 N/A
Master of Public Health N/A $853 $853 N/A
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders N/A $441 $441 N/A
English Language Scholars N/A $647 $647 N/A

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Master’s Programs

Based on respective full-time statuses and enrollment norms.

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
(reflects fall, spring and summer enrollment at 15 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$48,765
Housing$22,815
Food$11,295
Personal Expenses$7,560
Transportation$1,878
Books & Supplies$1,800
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$94,311
Master of Public Health
(reflects fall and spring enrollment at 9 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$15,354
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$45,304
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$51,630
Housing$22,815
Food$11,295
Personal Expenses$7,560
Transportation$1,878
Books & Supplies$1,800
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$97,176

Talbot School of Theology

Program Type Cost Per Credit Cost Per Credit
(Summer 2026)
Audit Fee Per Credit
(General Semester)
Master's Programs $730 $730 $250
Special Students (Non-degree seeking) $730 $730 $250
Doctor of Education $1,412 $1,412 $1,412
Doctor of Philosophy $1,412 $1,412 $1,412
Doctor of Ministry
(6 credits per semester)
$529 $529 N/A
Doctor of Intercultural Studies $786 $786 $786
M.A. Christian Apologetics, M.A. Science & Religion $730 $730 N/A
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy $866 $866

N/A

Certificates $730 $730 N/A
English Language Scholars $647 $647 N/A

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Master’s Programs (Except M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy)

Based on fall and spring enrollment at 9 credits per term.

Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$13,140
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$43,090

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Based on fall and spring enrollment at 9 credits per term.

Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$15,588
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$720
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$45,538

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Doctoral Programs (Except Doctor of Ministry)

Based on fall and spring enrollment at respective full-time statuses reflected below.

Regular Coursework
(full time is 6 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$16,944
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$480
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$46,654
Dissertation Phase
(reflects 3 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$8,472
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$240
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$37,942
Doctor of Missiology
(full time is 6 credits per term)
Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$9,432
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$480
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$39,142

2025–26 Cost of Attendance for Doctor of Ministry

Based on fall and spring enrollment at 6 credits per term.

Cost of Attendance ComponentAmount
Tuition & Fees$6,348
Housing$15,210
Food$7,530
Personal Expenses$5,040
Transportation$1,252
Books & Supplies$480
Average Loan Fees$198
Total Cost of Attendance$37,058

To view Biola's full Cost of Attendance information used for Financial Aid calculation, please visit the Financial Aid Disclosures page.