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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 |
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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 4,216 prospective students applied, and 2,945 were granted admission. Of those admitted 907 enrolled in the school. 4,656 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,453 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $41,976 plus fees of $0. Biola University is ranked 275 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Biola University is rated within the top 35% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#275 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#195 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in California
#20 in Best Private Colleges in California
#467 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1310 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,970 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,514 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,716 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,176 |
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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110097 IPEDS survey data for Biola University.
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