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Biola University
Biola University says yes to 74.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $56,778 median earnings.
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Biola University occupies suburban La Mirada, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Undenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $111,200 four years out. 26% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,474 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1360 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Biola University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Biola University received 4,003 applications and admitted 2,405 (60.1%), with 753 enrolling.
Biola University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1130–1360 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Biola University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Biola University compares
| Biola University | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 74.4% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,984 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,778 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
At $56,778, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,778). Look at Biola University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $48,984 regardless of where you're from. At Biola University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,474 undergrads, Biola University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
67.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Biola University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Biola University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,200 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,330 |
| Computer Science | $78,943 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $69,873 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,087 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,558 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,319 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $60,082 |
| Biology, General | $60,014 |
| Journalism | $59,925 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $58,569 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,781 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,566 |
| Music | $50,781 |
| Psychology, General | $49,450 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $47,596 |
| Sociology | $47,052 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $43,154 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $41,492 |
| Religious Education | $40,261 |
Median earnings for these 20 Biola University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,778 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Biola University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Biola University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1360 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 74.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Biola University's acceptance rate?
60.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,405 admitted from 4,003 applicants.
How much does Biola University cost?
At Biola University, published tuition is $48,984 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Biola University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Biola University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,778 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- California Baptist University — 84.9% admitted
- California Lutheran University — 75.7% admitted
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona — 75.2% admitted
- Art Center College of Design — 74.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.