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Biola University

La Mirada, California 90639-0001

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Campus Vibe

Suburban

Known for business

Biola University is a private institution in La Mirada with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1258, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,101.

Established
1908
Motto
Above All Give Glory to God
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
60%Acceptance
1258SAT Avg
3,390Students
14:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,778Earnings 10yr
$28,101Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Biola University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1258

Reading & WritingMid: 626
580690
MathMid: 600
550670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1258

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,704
Room & Board$11,234
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$58,430
Average Net Price$28,101
Median Debt at Graduation$23,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$253

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,001
$30–48K$21,504
$48–75K$25,038
$75–110K$28,830
$110K+$35,263

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,101

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,390
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 3%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 13%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.8%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,752
8 Years$54,476
10 Years$56,778

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$60,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#236
Forbes
#335
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#429

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
17 mi(29 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
96 mi(166 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
343 mi(595 min)

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