Biola University
La Mirada, California · Private
Biola University admitted 75% of 3,753 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Biola University
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Application deadlines
Biola University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 30, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Biola University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Biola University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Biola University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Religion
Important
- GPA
- Essay
Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $63,006 a year. After grants, students paid $30,510 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Biola University’s acceptance rate?
Biola University admitted 75% of applicants: 2,808 of 3,753 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Biola University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 30, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1360, with a median around 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Biola University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Biola University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Biola University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (three written responses: two of 300–800 words and one of 100–400). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on Biola University’s essays?
Biola says every part of the application must be your own work, and writing that shows signs of being generated or heavily shaped by AI may be flagged and could cost you an offer of admission.
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