Biola University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in La Mirada, California with 3,474 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, costs an average of $32,530 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Biola University acceptance rate and admissions
Biola University admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 700, math 560 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Biola University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Mar 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 30, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Biola University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Biola University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $50,904 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,680 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $65,258 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $32,530 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $32,530 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,728 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Biola University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Biola University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $64,126 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Biola University majors and what graduates earn
Biola University awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($111,200).
All 41 majors at Biola University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Biola University
31 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 31 graduate programs
Students and location
- 3,474 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Biola University?
Biola University admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Biola University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,904. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $32,530 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 700 in reading and writing and 560 to 670 in math, and 24 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Biola University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Biola University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Biola University?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Biola University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,126 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.