Biola University

La Mirada, CA • privateDII | Pacific West Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,625 • Total: 5,846
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,478 (40.8%) • Female: 2,147 (59.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 467 12.9%
Black/African American 122 3.4%
Hispanic/Latino 837 23.1%
White 1,424 39.3%
Two or More Races 299 8.2%
International 259 7.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
60.1%
2,405 admitted from 4,003 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 580-690
Math: 550-670
Total: 1130-1360
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-30
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
68.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
55.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$59,138
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $46,704
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$11,234
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $23,001
$30,001-48,000 $21,504
$48,001-75,000 $25,038
$75,001-110,000 $28,830
$110,001+ $35,263
Students Receiving Pell Grants
94%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$30,510

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Pacific West Conference
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Water Polo
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Water Polo
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