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Current Year Undergraduate Tuition and Costs
Review the information below to see the tuition and costs for our current school year. 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 current school year and upcoming school year (2020-21), as well as scholarship and aid options that will help you finance your education.
Annual Expenses Overview (2019-20)
| Tuition | $41,976 |
|---|---|
| Room (average) | $6,000 |
| Board (15 meal plan) | $4,926 |
| Estimated Total | $52,902 |
Cost Details (2019-2020)
Tuition
| Program Type | Semester Tuition (12-18 credits) |
Annual Tuition (12-18 credits) |
Cost Per Credit (1-11, 19+ credits) |
Cost Per Credit (Summer 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Undergraduate | $20,988 | $41,976 | $1,749 | $700 |
| English Language Program | N/A | N/A | $536 | $536 |
| Special Student Tuition (Non-Degree Seeking) |
$20,988 | $41,976 | $1,749 | $700 |
Note: The fee to audit a class is $60 per credit.
Meal Plan
These are estimated costs for 2019-20.
| 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 40 (40 anytime meals with $50 flex); Commuters or Biola apartment residents only |
$578 | $1,156 |
Miscellaneous
| Expense | Semester |
|---|---|
| Biola Health Insurance (if applicable) | $1,097 |
| Class Fees | Varies |
| Books | $200–$500 |
| Personal | Varies |
| Parking Permit (if applicable) | $140 |
| Late Registration (if applicable) | $200 |
Housing
These are estimated costs for 2019-20. Single occupancy in traditional housing is 150% of the regular rate.
| Residence Hall or Apartment | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha East | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Hart | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Hope North | $3,150 | $6,300 |
| Horton | $3,150 | $6,300 |
| Blackstone — Standard room | $2,585 | $5,170 |
| Blackstone — Larger room | $3,085 | $6,170 |
| Sigma | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Stewart Quad | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Stewart Suite | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Thompson | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,417 | $6,834 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,902 | $5,804 |
| Beachcomber Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| La Mirada Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| La Mirada Apt. — 2 BR / 5 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| Li Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $3,162 | $6,324 |
| Lido Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,417 | $6,836 |
| Lido Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,902 | $5,804 |
| Lido Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 1 BR / 2 people | $3,417 | $6,834 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,902 | $5,804 |
| Tradewinds Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| Tropicana Apt. — 2 BR / 4 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |
| Welch Apt. — 1 BR / 3 people | $2,943 | $5,886 |