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56.6%Acceptance
$46,704Tuition
3,390Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$56,778Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Undenominational

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$46,704
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,704
Average Net Price
$28,101
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,234
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,234
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,138
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,875
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$253/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $23,001
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,504
$48,001 – $75,000 $25,038
$75,001 – $110,000 $28,830
$110,001+ $35,263

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $28,101 annually at this evangelical university, despite the $46,704 sticker price. Low-income students pay around $23,001 while wealthy families shell out $35,263. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $112,000 to $141,000 depending on your family's financial situation.

Most graduates carry $23,875 in debt, translating to $253 monthly payments. That's manageable given the $56,778 median salary ten years out, though first-year earnings of $36,740 make those early payments tighter. The 74% loan repayment rate suggests most handle the burden successfully.

Only 26% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Biola draws primarily middle and upper-middle class families. The best financial deals go to lower-income evangelical students who qualify for the most generous aid packages, bringing their costs below many state schools.

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