Biola University
La Mirada, CA
74.4%
Acceptance Rate
$48,984
Avg Cost (In-State)
$48,984
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
68.2%
Graduation Rate
3,474
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
March 1
Early Deadline
November 15 (Priority)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$45
Interview
Not required
Essays: One personal essay required through Common App or Biola application
Note: Statement of Faith required; pastoral or church leader reference required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,752
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$56,778
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
68%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $46,300 | $69,873 | 105 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $29,388 | $60,082 | 79 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $93,629 | $111,200 | 66 |
| Psychology, General. | $26,764 | $49,450 | 47 |
| Biology, General. | $27,371 | $60,014 | 40 |
| Sociology. | $30,092 | $47,052 | 36 |
| Religious Education. | $30,887 | $40,261 | 33 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $36,319 | $62,319 | 29 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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