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Biola University

La Mirada, California

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Overview

Enrollment

5,387
Biola University overview
Location La Mirada, California
Online biola.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Undenominational
Biola University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Biola University is a private evangelical Christian institution located in La Mirada, California, approximately 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The 95-acre suburban campus features Spanish-colonial architecture and modern academic facilities, having relocated from downtown Los Angeles to its current location in 1959. Originally established in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Biola has evolved into a comprehensive university while maintaining its theological foundation, offering programs across six schools with particular strengths in theology, psychology, and communications. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires students to complete 30 credits of biblical studies regardless of their major. Biola's residential campus houses the majority of its undergraduate students in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Biola University is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1105/1365
ACT 23/30
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

56.6% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,382
Costs for Biola University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,522
Budget for Other Expenses$3,792
Total One Year Cost$59,896

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Biola University students
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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Last updated February 24, 2024