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Biola University
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  • 4 Year
  • LA MIRADA, CA

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade D+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade A+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

About

13800 BIOLA AVE
LA MIRADA, CA 90639
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
From Biola University

Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. Founded in 1908, Biola offers biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and vocational preparation in a unique community where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians.

Biola is consistently ranked among the nation’s foremost Christian universities by U.S. News & World Report. Biola’s eight schools offer more than 300 academic programs at the bachelor’s through doctoral levels, enrolling over 5,300 students in La Mirada, online, and in distance programs worldwide. In 2023, Biola scored the highest of 570 Christian colleges and universities in North America for making Christian faith central to its identity, according to Christian Higher Education: An Empirical Guide.

Biola’s 95-acre campus is less than 25 miles from iconic Southern California locations. Biola athletes compete in NCAA Division II. Over 97% of Biola students receive financial aid.

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Biola University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Range
1080-1310
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$29,123 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,421 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 139 responses
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 175 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 174 responses

Majors

Nationally Leading Honors Education

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The Torrey Honors College brings together curious, sharp thinkers from all majors and backgrounds to pursue goodness, truth, and beauty. Read and discuss culture-shaping texts in tightly-knit cohorts, exploring enduring questions together while guided by faculty mentors. It’s an innovative classical honors program with Christ at the center.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    42%
  • On Campus
    52%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,169 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
330
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 120 responses
  • Christ centered students
    28%
  • World Influencers and Thinkers for Christ
    27%
  • Friendly
    24%
  • Genuine
    12%
  • Sheltered and Friendly
    4%
  • Family
    2%
  • Hipsters
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
92%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 166 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 215 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 126 responses
  • Helping students to impact the world for the Lord
    44%
  • Think Biblically about everything
    19%
  • A place to grow spiritually
    12%
  • Glory to God
    12%
  • Sheltered
    5%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Underrated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 84 responses

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