Biola University
tuition & fees
$48,984
graduate tuition & fees
$12,672
acceptance rate
74%
Student Population
5,434
online students
1,227
Number of Programs
107
Financial Aid Amount
$27,449
SAT Scores
1,265
Graduation Rate
68%
Biola University is a Private, 4 years college located in La Mirada, California. Biola ranked 130th in National Universities and 28th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 5,434 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Biola's acceptance rate is 74.35% last year (undergraduate school).
Biola University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Biola University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 |
| Phone | 562-903-6000 |
| WEB | https://www.biola.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| 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/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.biola.edu/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Biola University is 74.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.74%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74.35 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.74 % |
Tuition & Fees
Biola's 2025 tuition & fees is $48,984 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.88% compared to the last year's rate ($46,704).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,672. The graduate tuition increased by 2.03% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $48,984 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,672 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,434 students have enrolled at Biola (2024-2025). Among them, 1,227 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Biola has 3,481 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,953 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,434 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,481 |
| Graduate Students | 1,953 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,227 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Biola offers 107 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 107 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Biola
| Number of programs | 107 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |