64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,849 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,544 |
| Total Received | 4,393 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| Concordia University — Irvine | Irvine, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| University of La Verne | La Verne, CA |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| SAT | 4017 |
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| ACT | 0172 |
Biola University, founded in 1908, is a private church-affiliated university. Its 95-acre campus is located in La Mirada, California.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 6,095 |
| Established in | 1908 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational Christian |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
95-acre campus in La Mirada (population: 49,216), 22 miles from Los Angeles. Major airports serve Los Angeles; smaller airport serves Long Beach (15 miles) and Santa Ana (30 miles); bus serves Whittier (five miles); train serves Fullerton (five miles).
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
| Application fee | $45
($55 after May 1) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,849 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,544 |
| Total Received | 4,393 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Andre Stephens
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 652-4652
F: 562 903-4709
admissions@biola.edu
| Tuition | $38,448 |
| Room | $5,540 |
| Board | $4,698 |
| Books & supplies | $1,764 |
| Total | $50,450 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $20,321 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $30,129 |
50%
$20,321
Need-based
| Federal | $5,982,722 |
| State | $7,329,376 |
| Institutional | $26,156,688 |
| Other external | $80,881 |
| Total | $39,549,667 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $8,765,571 |
| Other external | $26,355 |
| Total | $8,791,926 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
39%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 3.00 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
100
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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