Biola University Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
60.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
706
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,224 students have applied and 2,392 students have allowed to admit to Biola University (Acceptance rate: 56.63%). Biola's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.52 % where 706 students have finally enrolled out of 2,392 admitted students.
Biola acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Lipscomb University and University of Tulsa, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 55.10%).
Biola enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.40%).
How to Apply to Biola University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Biola. Biola offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.biola.edu/admissions/undergrad |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.biola.edu/admissions/undergrad#apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator#net-price |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.biola.edu/veterans-services |
| Athletic | https://catalog.biola.edu/general-information/admission-enrollment-graduation-requirements/#text |
| Disability Service | https://www.biola.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Biola and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Biola University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Biola University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,224). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Biola University | 1,240 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,224 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Biola University, 183 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 565 | 640 | 695 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,105 | 1,250 | 1,365 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Biola University, 72 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 27 |
Biola Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Biola University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |