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Biola University

La Mirada, CA·Private·~74% acceptance

Biola University is a private university in La Mirada, CA. Admissions are accessible, with about 74% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $31,495 per year after financial aid. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $56,778 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$31,495/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $62,757
Aid cuts ~$31,262/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 30
EA
Nov 30
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.46–3.96
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1370
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$45,752
median earnings, 6yr
$56,778
median earnings, 10yr
How Biola reads an application

What Biola requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Biola requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Biola University's acceptance rate?
Biola University admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does Biola University cost?
At Biola University, the average net price after aid is about $31,495 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $62,757 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Biola University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1370 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are Biola University's application deadlines?
Biola University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 30, Early Action around Nov 30, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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