Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C+

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About Biola University

Biola University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in La Mirada, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,474 students. The acceptance rate is 74%. 68% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,778.

74%

Acceptance

$31,495

Net price

3,474

Enrollment

68%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

74%

Acceptance rate

1,261

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading600–700

SAT Math560–670

ACT Composite24–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$31,495

Average net price

$48,984

In-state tuition

$48,984

Out-of-state tuition

$13,130

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$62,757

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$23,875

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$27,144

$30–48K

$25,410

$48–75K

$26,825

$75–110K

$29,846

$110K+

$37,314

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts19.1%

Health & Nursing15.3%

Business14.9%

Psychology11.1%

Theology & Religion7.6%

Education5.1%

Biology4.8%

Communications4.5%

Parks & Recreation3.8%

Social Sciences3.3%

After Graduation

$56,778

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,752

Median earnings (6 yrs)

68%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,866

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,474

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

White

39%

Hispanic

24%

Asian

13%

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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