Costs & Financial Aid

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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 possile by the gifts of Alumni, individual friends, interested churches and in a few cases, businesses and corporations.

The following information covers the 2004-2005 academic years, and contains financial information pertaining only to the 2004-2005 academic year. Updated information for the 2005-2006 academic year will be made available prior to the 2005-2006 year.

For all financial aid information including applying for aid, types of financial aids (scholarships, grants, etc.), and financial aid forms, visit the Talbot Costs and Financial Aid web page.

Fees (Including A.S. Fee) for 2007–2008
DegreeSemesterSummerIntertermAudit
Doctor of Education$791 per unit$791 per unit$791 per unit$791 per unit
Doctor of Philosophy$791 per unit$791 per unit$791 per unit$791 per unit

Typical Costs

The combination of tuition, fees and associated expenses at Biola University is sufficiently high that it is necessary for students to carefully calculate their financial resources and costs. The following estimated student budget reflects the average cost to students for the 2004-2005 academic year (nine month):

Ph.D. / Ed.D. Programs
Based on 12 units per semester
Tuition & Fees $8,580
Room & Board $7,038
Books & Supplies $810
Personal / Misc $1,656
Transportation $810
Total $18,894