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.
Annual Expenses Overview (2019–2020)
| Tuition | $41,976 |
|---|---|
| Room (average) | $6,000 |
| Board (15 meal plan) | $4,926 |
| Total | $52,902 |
Cost Details (2019–2020)
Tuition
| Credit Amount | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Flat fee for 12–18 credits | $20,988 | $41,976 |
Each credit above 18 or below 12 is $1,749 per credit. The fee to audit a class is $60 per credit.
Summer Session
The cost for summer 2019 courses is $675 per credit.
The cost for summer 2020 courses is $700 per credit.
Meal Plan — These are estimated costs for 2019–2020
| 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)* | $816 | $1,632 |
| Block Plan 40 (40 anytime meals with $50 flex)* | $578 | $1,156 |
* Commuters and Biola apartment residents only.
Miscellaneous
| Expense | Semester |
|---|---|
| Late Registration* | $200 |
| Parking Permit* | $140 |
| Biola Health Insurance** | $1097 |
| Class Fees | $60 |
| Books | $200 - $500 |
| Personal | Varies |
* If applicable.
** Health insurance is required of all students enrolled in seven or more credits and/or living in Biola designating housing. Eligible students who are unable to provide proof of coverage at the time of registration will be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance program provided through United Healthcare and charged the applicable fees. Please visit the Student Health Center's website for more information.
Housing — These are estimated costs for 2019–2020
| Residence Hall or Apartment | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Hart | $2,865 | $5,730 |
| Hope | $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 |
Single occupancy in traditional housing is 150% of the regular rate