Tuition
Our Philosophy for Finances
Pacific Bible College believes students can and should graduate with little or no tuition debt when earning their degree through us. This best prepares them for serving Christ’s Kingdom in the marketplace. Therefore, we work hard to keep our tuition and fees low to make debt-free graduation attainable.
Estimated Annual Costs
Costs
Onetime App Fee
Textbooks* (Semester)
Textbooks* (1 Year)
Textbooks* (2 Year)
Textbooks* (4 Year)
1 Semester Full Time 12 Credits (Tuition Only, 4 Months)
2 Semesters Full Time 24 Credits (Tuition Only, Fall / Spring)
1 Semester Full Time 12 Credits (Tuition & Books,* 4 Months)
2 Semesters Full Time 24 Credits (Tuition & Books,* Fall / Spring)
$75
$150*
$300*
$600*
$1,200*
$3,240
$6,480
$3,390
$6,780
* Books/Textbooks are defined as books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. Approximate cost for textbooks as of June 2023.
Tuition Costs
Tuition
For Credit Students
For Audit / Self-Enrichment Students
$270 per credit unit
$140 per credit unit
Fees
For Credit Students
For Audit / Self-Enrichment Students
$75 admission fee
$40 admission fee
A non-refundable admission fee is required upon completion of online application.
Total Estimated Costs Per Program
Program
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Full 4 Year Cost
Associate of Biblical Studies
Full 2 Year Cost
Certificate of Christian Ministries
Full 1 Year Cost
Associate of Liberal Arts
Full 2 Year Cost
Associate of Applied Science in Christian Counseling
Full 2 Year Cost
Associate of Early Childhood Education
Full 2 Year Cost
Total
Program Credits
120
60
33
60
60
60
Total
Fees
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
Estimated Cost
of Textbooks*
$1,200*
$600*
$450*
$600*
$600*
$600*
Estimated Total
Program Cost
$33,675
$16,875
$9,435
$16,875
$16,875
$16,875
* Books/Textbooks are defined as books, course materials, supplies, and equipment. Approximate costs as of May 2022.
Additional Estimated Costs to Consider
Degree
BABS
ABS
CCM
ALA
AASCC
AEC
Food
$1,600*/month
$6,400/semester
$14,400/academic year
Housing
$450*/month
$1,800/semester
$4,050/academic year
Transportation*
$200*/month
$800/semester
$1,800/academic year
Personal
$200*/month
$800/semester
$1,800/academic year
* Transportation may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work, as determined by the institution. Approximate costs as of May 2022. Adjust figures in proportion to current economic data.
Textbooks
Pacific Bible College does not have a bookstore. However, we will provide the required books’ ISBNs on the class syllabi once registered in the class. Students who have questions about books and materials can contact admissions.
General Refund Policy
- Refunds for tuition will be pro–rated according to the day the student withdraws from class versus the total semester days.
- All fees are non–refundable.
- Refunds will be paid within 45 days of written notice of class withdrawal. It is the student’s responsibility to submit the written notice to the PBC office. Students who withdraw from a class without proper written notice are not eligible for tuition refunds.
- If a student received Title IV funds, the student is subject to the U.S. Department of Education refund schedule which is calculated daily.
General Refund Schedule
Class Withdrawal Date
By the end of week 1
By the end of week 2
By the end of week 3
By the end of week 4
By the end of week 5
By the end of week 6
By the end of week 7
By the end of week 8
% Refunded
100%
90%
82%
74%
66%
58%
50%
42%