Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private Nonprofit University · 5,434 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74.4%
Applications
3,781
Enrolled
836
Yield Rate
29.7%
SAT Average
1265
ACT Midpoint
26
Test Policy
Optional

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: 11/30 & 1/15 · notification 1/15 & 2/15

Admission Factors

Very Important
Academic GPA, Application Essay, Religious Affiliation
Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Level of Interest
Considered
Recommendations, Interview, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$48,984
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,984
Average Net Price
$31,495

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$23,001
Family Income $30k–$48k
$21,504
Family Income $48k–$75k
$25,038
Family Income $75k–$110k
$28,830
Family Income Over $110k
$35,263

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
68%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$28,159
Avg. Total Aid Package
$33,949
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$34,308
% Graduates Who Borrowed
50%
% Receiving Pell Grants
26.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
54.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
85.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-1.27
Application Trend
Declining demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-4.6% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
67th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.3 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.