Costs & Financial Aid
Biola University seeks to provide quality education for all its students at the most reasonable cost possible. As a private, non-profit insitution, Biola University receives no support from taxes or other public funds. Tuition charges paid by the student do not cover the costs of providing a quality education. Consequently, every student who attends Biola University receives a substantial subsidy, made possible by the gifts of alumni, individual friends, interested churches and in a few cases, businesses and corporations.
Tuition Fees for
2008–2009
| Degree | Semester | Summer | Interterm | Audit Fee |
| Master's Programs and Specials | $430 per unit | $430 per unit | $430 per unit | $50 per unit |
| Doctoral Programs - Education | $792 per unit | $792 per unit | $792 per unit | $792 per unit |
Doctor of Ministry Tuition Fees for
2008–2009
| Units | Semester | Annual |
| 6 per Semester | $1,822 fixed cost | $3,644 fixed cost |
Tuition for the Doctor of Ministry program is a flat-fee of approximately $10,000 for the entire degree.
Typical Costs
As the combination of tuition, fees and associated expenses at Biola University is sufficiently high,
it is necessary for students to carefully calculate their financial resources and costs. The following
estimated student budget reflects the average cost to students living off-campus for the 2006-2007 academic year
(nine month):
Master’s Programs
Based on 9 units per semester
| Tuition & Fees |
$7,128 |
| Room & Board |
$8,910 |
| Books & Supplies |
$1,314 |
| Personal / Misc |
$2,466 |
| Transportation |
$1,062 |
| Total |
$20,880 |
Ph.D. / Ed.D. Programs
Based on 9 units per semester
| Tuition & Fees |
$13,554 |
| Room & Board |
$8,910 |
| Books & Supplies |
$1,314 |
| Personal / Misc |
$2,466 |
| Transportation |
$1,062 |
| Total |
$27,306 |
