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Biola University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Biola University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1235

The average composite SAT score for admitted Biola University freshman is 1235 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1235 is in the 81st percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1105 to 1365

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1105 to 1365. The 75th percentile score is 1365 while the 25th percentile score is 1105.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Biola University but we estimate it to be around a 970 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 605

The average score for Biola University students on the math portion of the SAT is 605 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 540 and the 75th percentile score 670.

Average SAT Reading Score 630

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 565 to 695 and the average score for Biola University students is 630.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

26 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Biola University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Biola University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 56.6%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.61.

Can I get into Biola University with a 1365 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1365 or higher is very competitive at Biola University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 72% or higher.

Can I get into Biola University with a 1240 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1240 to 1355 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance, around 58% to 71%.

Can I get into Biola University with a 1105 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1105 to 1230 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 41% to 56% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Biola University with a 970 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 970 to 1095 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 40% chance of admission to Biola University. SAT scores below 970 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Biola University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 89%
1590 88%
1580 88%
1570 87%
1560 87%
1550 86%
1540 86%
1530 85%
1520 84%
1510 84%
1500 83%
1490 82%
1480 82%
1470 81%
1460 80%
1450 79%
1440 78%
1430 78%
1420 77%
1410 76%
1400 75%
1390 74%
1380 73%
1370 72%
1360 71%
1350 70%
1340 69%
1330 68%
1320 67%
1310 66%
1300 65%
1290 63%
1280 62%
1270 61%
1260 60%
1250 59%
1240 58%
1230 56%
1220 55%
1210 54%
1200 53%
1190 51%
1180 50%
1170 49%
1160 48%
1150 47%
1140 45%
1130 44%
1120 43%
1110 42%
1100 40%
1090 39%
1080 38%
1070 37%
1060 36%
1050 35%
1040 34%
1030 33%
1020 31%
1010 30%
1000 29%
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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.