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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 |
Located in La Mirada, California, Biola University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Undenominational faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,324 prospective students applied, and 2,784 were granted admission. Of those admitted 715 enrolled in the school. 4,225 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,590 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $43,512 plus fees of $0. Biola University is ranked 241 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Biola University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#241 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#169 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in California
#15 in Best Private Colleges in California
#408 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,970 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,560 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,716 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,758 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110097 IPEDS survey data for Biola University.
Current students may use the Biola University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.