Undergraduate Tuition and Costs
Investing in a Biola education includes tuition, room and board (housing and a meal plan), books and miscellaneous fees or expenses. All students under 20 years old, not living at home, are required to live in on-campus housing and have a meal plan. Explore the costs for the upcoming school year and current school year (2019-20), as well as scholarship and aid options that will help you finance your education.
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Annual Expenses Overview (2020-21)
| Tuition | $43,512 |
|---|---|
| Room (average) | $6,113 |
| Board (15 meal plan) | $4,926 |
| Estimated Total | $54,551 |
Cost Details (2020-21)
Tuition
| Program Type | Semester Tuition (12-18 credits) |
Annual Tuition (12-18 credits) |
Cost Per Credit (1-11, 19+ credits) |
Cost Per Credit (Summer 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Undergraduate | $21,756 | $43,512 | $1,813 | $725 |
| English Language Program | N/A | N/A | $554 | $554 |
| Pathways Programs Smart Start | N/A | N/A | $440 | $440 |
| Special Student Tuition (Non-Degree Seeking) |
$21,756 | $43,512 | $1,813 | $725 |
Note: The fee to audit a class is $60 per credit.
Meal Plan
These are estimated costs for 2020-21.
| Meal Plan | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Flex Meal Plan ($150 flex) | $2,607 | $5,214 |
| 15 Flex Meal Plan ($150 flex) | $2,463 | $4,926 |
| 12 Flex Meal Plan ($150 flex) | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| 10 Flex Meal Plan ($150 flex) | $1,941 | $3,882 |
| Block Plan 175 (175 anytime meals with $150 Flex) | $2,280 | $4,564 |
| 10 Meal Plan | $1,807 | $3,614 |
| 5 Flex Meal Plan ($50 flex); Commuters or Biola apartment residents only |
$816 | $1,632 |
| Block Plan 20 (20 anytime meals with $350 flex); Commuters or Biola apartment residents only |
$578 | $1,156 |
Miscellaneous
| Expense | Semester |
|---|---|
| Biola Health Insurance (if applicable) | $1,070 |
| Class Fees | Varies |
| Books | $200–$500 |
| Personal | Varies |
| Parking Permit (if applicable) | $140 |
| Late Registration (if applicable) | $200 |
Housing
These are estimated costs for 2020-21. Please note that single occupancy in traditional housing is available at a higher cost (limited).
| Residence Hall or Apartment | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Hart | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Hope North | $3,200 | $6,400 |
| Horton | $3,200 | $6,400 |
| Blackstone — Standard room | $2,645 | $5,290 |
| Blackstone — Larger room | $3,200 | $6,400 |
| Sigma | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Stewart Quad | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Stewart Suite | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Thompson | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,490 | $6,980 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,960 | $5,920 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| La Mirada Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| La Mirada Apt. — 2 BR / 5 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Li Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,225 | $6,450 |
| Lido Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,490 | $6,980 |
| Lido Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,960 | $5,920 |
| Lido Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,490 | $6,980 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,960 | $5,920 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Tropicana Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Welch Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $3,000 | $6,000 |