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Biola University

La Mirada, California 90639-0001

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

60%Acceptance
1258SAT Avg
3,390Students
14:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,778Earnings 10yr
$28,101Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1258

Reading & WritingMid: 626
580690
MathMid: 600
550670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2430

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Positive

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
10 Years$56,778

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#236
vs 2024
Forbes
#335
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#429
vs 2024
Niche
#33
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Biola's former Los Angeles building: under construction (top) and complete in 1916 (bottom): It was demolished in 1988, after damage in a 1987 earthquake.
  • Biola University was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles by Lyman Stewart, president of the Union Oil Company of California; Thomas C.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles23 mi
SAN San Diego94 mi
LAS Las Vegas221 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2584 mi · ~74h 39m drive
New York, NY2438 mi · ~70h 26m drive
Hartford, CT2503 mi · ~72h 19m drive
Providence, RI2568 mi · ~74h 11m drive
Albany, NY2446 mi · ~70h 40m drive
Syracuse, NY2325 mi · ~67h 10m drive
Rochester, NY2252 mi · ~65h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY2186 mi · ~63h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA2380 mi · ~68h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2124 mi · ~61h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA2288 mi · ~66h 6m drive
Newark, NJ2429 mi · ~70h 10m drive
Washington, DC2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive
Atlanta, GA1921 mi · ~55h 30m drive
Charlotte, NC2105 mi · ~60h 49m drive
Raleigh, NC2222 mi · ~64h 11m drive
Miami, FL2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Orlando, FL2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive
Tampa, FL2136 mi · ~61h 42m drive
Nashville, TN1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive
New Orleans, LA1656 mi · ~47h 50m drive
Richmond, VA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive
Chicago, IL1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
Detroit, MI1972 mi · ~56h 58m drive
Minneapolis, MN1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
St. Louis, MO1577 mi · ~45h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO1346 mi · ~38h 53m drive
Indianapolis, IN1797 mi · ~51h 55m drive
Columbus, OH1965 mi · ~56h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH2037 mi · ~58h 51m drive
Milwaukee, WI1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
Dallas, TX1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive
Houston, TX1357 mi · ~39h 12m drive
Austin, TX1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1187 mi · ~34h 17m drive
Los Angeles, CA17 mi · ~29 min drive
San Francisco, CA364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
San Diego, CA96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Seattle, WA973 mi · ~28h 7m drive
Portland, OR839 mi · ~24h 14m drive
Denver, CO824 mi · ~23h 48m drive
Phoenix, AZ343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI2571 mi · ~74h 16m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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