Biola University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $51,286 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$38,448 |
|
Room and Board |
$10,238 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,700 |
|
Other Expenses |
$900 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Biola University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning January 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Institutional Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001122 | Free |
Biola University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 767 (82.5%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 665 (86.7%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 655 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 43 (6.6%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 51% |
| Average Award | $19,726 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 652 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,270 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 512 (78.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,035 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 28 (4.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 236 (25.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,052 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,256 (77.5%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,878 (88.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,855 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 168 (5.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 49% |
| Average Award | $18,943 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 2,811 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,487 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,378 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,746 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 101 (3.5%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 977 (23.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,392 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 68% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $35,630 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
14.0% |
|
Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
20.0% |
Biola University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Alternative loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Biological Sciences, Communication |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Community Service, Leadership |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,682 |