At a glance
Average net price
$31,495
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.6%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
3,474
In-state tuition
$48,984
Out-of-state tuition
$48,984
Cost of attendance
$62,757
Median earnings (10y)
$56,778
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,261
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 83.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (34%), social sciences (21%), business (16%).
- STEM11%
- Health15%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts34%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services3%
- Business16.4%~568 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.9%~519 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~501 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology12.3%~429 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology7.3%~253 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education6.2%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~180 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication4.7%~163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English2.6%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.2%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.6%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.2%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 219 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 165 | $25,427 | $23,250 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 165 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 145 | $40,448 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 110 | $78,482 | $29,375 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 96 | $27,443 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 82 | $31,574 | $27,000 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | Master's | 80 | $61,522 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 64 | $37,471 | $26,094 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 60 | $71,466 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 56 | $49,980 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $26,062 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 50 | $73,587 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $18,018 | $24,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 49 | $61,355 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 48 | $37,928 | $21,104 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Master's | 48 | $42,078 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 43 | $28,811 | $26,417 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 42 | $30,228 | $21,937 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | Master's | 41 | $39,608 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $27,568 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 39 | $24,630 | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 37 | $31,624 | $27,000 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 37 | $28,935 | $26,990 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 35 | $42,927 | $23,875 |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 33 | $23,993 | $25,454 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | 33 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 30 | $71,368 | $24,906 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | $20,116 | $24,500 |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 27 | $27,118 | $27,000 |
| Philosophy. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Doctoral | 23 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $24,344 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 20 | $63,404 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Biola University
Biola University is a mid-sized institution located in La Mirada, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,474 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Biola University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,495 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,984 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $62,757 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,778 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Biola University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (34% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Biola University accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,261. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in La Mirada, California (suburb), Biola University draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Biola University
Q.How much does Biola University cost?
The average net price at Biola University is $31,495 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $62,757.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Biola University?
Biola University has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Biola University?
Biola University admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Biola University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Biola University graduate earns $56,778 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Biola University?
Published tuition is $48,984 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Biola University located?
Biola University is located in La Mirada, California (ZIP 90639).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Biola University at their official website.