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York, PA
74% admitted · $21,886/yr after aid
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,530
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $64,126
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Biola University is a private nonprofit college in La Mirada, CA with 3,474 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1261 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,530 per year ($27,693 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,126 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,003
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,405
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–700
200800
SAT Math560–670
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Biola University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $65,258
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,904
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,693
- $30–48k$24,201
- $48–75k$27,376
- $75–110k$29,331
- $110k+$39,686
Get a personal estimate with Biola University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $64,126
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,474
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White39%
- Hispanic24%
- Black3%
- Asian13%
Biola University FAQ
What is Biola University's acceptance rate?+
Biola University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Biola University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1261.
What ACT score do you need for Biola University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Biola University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Biola University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,003 students applied to Biola University and 2,405 were admitted; 753 enrolled.
Does Biola University consider legacy status?+
No. Biola University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Biola University require an essay?+
Biola University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Biola University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $65,258 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,530.
What is Biola University's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110097 · How we use this data
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