Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Biola University reported a 60.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Biola University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in La Mirada, CA, with an SAT reference of 1265 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $31,495 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

4,003 applicants

SAT reference

1265

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$31,495

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Biola University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)113012651370
ACT (composite, 1–36)242630

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

68.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,474

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Biola University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$27,144
$30,001 – $48,000$25,410
$48,001 – $75,000$26,825
$75,001 – $110,000$29,846
$110,000+$37,314

Top Majors at Biola University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing126
Health Professions115
Visual & Performing Arts111
Psychology95
Theology & Religious Vocations56
Education48
Biological & Biomedical Sciences40
Communication & Journalism36
Social Sciences22
Parks, Recreation & Fitness21

Financial Aid at Biola University

About Biola University

Official website: https://www.biola.edu/

Admissions: https://www.biola.edu/admissions/undergrad

Frequently Asked Questions About Biola University

What is the acceptance rate at Biola University?

Biola University reported a 60% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,003. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Biola University?

The historical 60% acceptance rate suggests Biola University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Biola University?

The imported historical records for Biola University include an SAT reference value of 1265 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Biola University?

The stored historical average net price at Biola University is $31,495 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $28,096 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Biola University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Biola University is 68%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Biola University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Biola University?

Biola University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 30, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Biola University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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