Biola University
PrivateLa Mirada, CA
Biola University is a private mid-sized school in La Mirada, CA, enrolling about 3,474 undergraduates. Biola University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 74%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $111,200/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 30, 2026This is Early Action 1. Early Action 2 is due Jan 15, 2027.
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on Biola University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Biola University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Biola University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Biola University's acceptance rate?
Biola University in La Mirada, CA admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Biola University?
Admitted students at Biola University typically score between 1160–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Biola University?
Admitted students at Biola University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Biola University cost?
Biola University's total cost of attendance is reported at $62,757 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Biola University?
Biola University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 30, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Biola University require students to live on campus?
No -- Biola University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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