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| Location | La Mirada, California |
| Online | biola.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Biola University is a private evangelical Christian institution located in La Mirada, California, approximately 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The 95-acre suburban campus features Spanish-colonial architecture and modern academic facilities, having relocated from downtown Los Angeles to its current location in 1959. Originally established in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Biola has evolved into a comprehensive university while maintaining its theological foundation, offering programs across six schools with particular strengths in theology, psychology, and communications. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires students to complete 30 credits of biblical studies regardless of their major. Biola's residential campus houses the majority of its undergraduate students in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles.
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Biola University is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Biola University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#260 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#195 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in California
#18 in Best Private Colleges in California
#329 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1360 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,234 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,868 |
| Total One Year Cost | $63,006 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 12% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025