Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,190 when living on campus and $54,161 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Pepperdine University | $66,742 | $1,000 | $25,770 | $25,770 | |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $23,664 | $420 | - | - | |
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | $21,480 | $150 | - | - | |
| Biola University | $46,704 | $1,200 | $15,102 | $15,102 | |
| Life Chiropractic College West | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | $10,460 | $800 | $12,126 | $18,039 | |
| Average | $33,810 | $714 | $17,666 | $19,637 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,723 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pepperdine University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,742 and SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,460 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pepperdine University | $63,142 | $66,742 | ||
| Fuller Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Biola University | $44,382 | $46,704 | ||
| Life Chiropractic College West | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $53,762 | $56,723 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,220 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pepperdine University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,400 and SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,130.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pepperdine University | $39,720 | $42,020 | ||
| Fuller Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Biola University | $12,006 | $12,420 | ||
| Life Chiropractic College West | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $25,863 | $27,220 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,666 when a student lives on campus and $19,637 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pepperdine University | $23,270 | $2,500 | $23,270 | $2,500 | - |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Biola University | $11,234 | $3,868 | $11,234 | $3,868 | - |
| Life Chiropractic College West | - | ||||
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | $7,380 | $4,746 | $13,293 | $4,746 | - |
| Average | $13,961 | $3,705 | $15,932 | $3,705 | - |