Biola University
Faith-based college · La Mirada, CA · 3,474 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1370
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$32,530
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$65,258
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Biola University?
Biola University accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says Biola University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Biola University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Biola University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $65,258 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,530 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $50,904 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$50,904
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$50,904
- Room & board$13,680
- Total cost of attendance$65,258
- Average net price after grants$32,530
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Theology.
Biola University FAQ
- What is Biola University's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1370. Aim for 1370 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Biola University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is Biola University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Biola University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Biola University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Biola University cost?
- About $65,258 a year before aid; $32,530 on average after grants.
- What is Biola University's FAFSA school code?
- 001122. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Biola University receives your information.
- What is Biola University's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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