Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private
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Biola University admitted 78.2% of applicants university-wide (2,858 of 3,656).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 78.2% | 2,858 | 3,656 |
| In-state | 84.8% | 1,813 | 2,139 |
| Out-of-state | 82.4% | 880 | 1,068 |
| International applicants | 36.7% | 165 | 449 |
| Men | 74.2% | 1,051 | 1,417 |
| Women | 80.7% | 1,807 | 2,239 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 30) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,858 admitted students, 838 enrolled (29.3% yield).
Biola University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1150–1390
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Biola University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $71,624/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,944 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,680 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $71,624/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $27,144 |
| $30k–48k | $25,410 |
| $48k–75k | $26,825 |
| $75k–110k | $29,846 |
| Over $110k | $37,314 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Campus Visit Scholarship — $1,000 (Automatic)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Campus Visit Scholarship — $1,000 (Automatic)
Biola University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Short Response Questions
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Short Response Questions
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Biola University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please tell us your story. How have you come to be who you are? What experiences, people, and/or events have shaped your life? How do you see Biola being a part of your story?500 words · Required
Draft these in the free Essay Coach
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,778
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 87.9%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,875
- At graduation
Biola University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #242
- WSJ: #477
- Forbes: #391
- Niche: #170
Deadlines
- 2026-11-30Early Action — Non-binding early round
Biola University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (19%), Business & marketing (15%), Psychology (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Biola University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.