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.
2009–2010 Expected Costs
Tuition
| Unit Amount | Semester | Annual |
| Flat fee for 12-18 units | $13,872 | $27,744 |
Each unit above 18 or below 12 is $1,156 per unit. The fee to audit a class is $50 per unit.
Housing
| Residence Hall or Apartment | Semester | Annual |
| Alpha Chi | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| Emerson | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| Hart | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| Hope | $2,320 | $4,640 |
| Horton | $2,320 | $4,640 |
| Horton - 1 person room | $3,085 | $6,170 |
| Sigma Chi | $2,135 | $4,270 |
| Stewart Quad | $2,050 | $4,100 |
| Stewart Suite | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| Thompson | $2,135 | $4,270 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,510 | $5,020 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,125 | $4,250 |
| Beachcomber Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,160 | $4,220 |
| Li Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,320 | $4,640 |
| Lido Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,510 | $5,020 |
| Lido Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,125 | $4,250 |
| Lido Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,160 | $4,320 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 1 BR / 2 occ | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,125 | $4,250 |
| Tradewinds Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,160 | $4,320 |
| Tropicana Apt. - 2 BR / 4 occ | $2,160 | $4,320 |
| Welch Apt. - 1 BR / 3 occ | $2,160 | $4,320 |
Single occupancy in traditional housing is 130% of the regular rate.
Meal Plan
| Meal Plan | Semester | Annual |
| 20 Flex Meal Plan ($125 flex) | $1,940 | $3,880 |
| 15 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,845 | $3,690 |
| 12 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,785 | $3,570 |
| 10 Flex Meal Plan ($100 flex) | $1,490 | $2,980 |
| 10 Meal Plan | $1,390 | $2,780 |
| 5 Flex Meal Plan ($25 flex)* | $600 | $1,200 |
| The Block (40 anytime meals with $100 flex)* | $430 | $860 |
* Commuters and Biola apartment residents only.
Miscellaneous
| Expense | Semester |
| Late Pre-Registration* | $20 |
| Late Registration* | $120 |
| Parking Permit* | $120 |
| Biola Health Insurance** | $540 |
| 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.
