Biola University
La Mirada, CA
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,392 |
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| Declined | 1,832 |
| Total Received | 4,224 |
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Founded in 1908, Biola University is a private, religiously affiliated university that is known for its strong Christian liberal arts programs and its focus on preparing students for leadership roles in ministry and service. It is located on a 95-acre campus in La Mirada, California.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 5,387 |
| Established in | 1908 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
95-acre campus in La Mirada (population: 49,095), 22 miles from Los Angeles. Major airports serve Los Angeles; smaller airport serves Long Beach (15 miles) and Santa Ana (30 miles); bus serves Whittier (five miles); train serves Fullerton (five miles).
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA
90639-0001
Jocelyn Introduces Herself and Campus Life
Jocelyn is a sophomore Communication Studies Major with a double minor in Business Administration and Biblical Studies. She is originally from Redlands, CA and loves the Southern California weather. Next year she is going to be a Resident Advisor (RA) in Hope Hall! There are seven residence halls on campus and every building has multiple RAs!Jocelyn Talks about NIGHTLIFE
Jocelyn talks about the nightlife at Biola. It is not always the most exciting because Biola is strategically located near a large amount of off-campus night life. Some examples of nightlife include line dancing at InCahoots Fullerton, Downtown Disney, and the Griffith Observatory. There are so many options of what to do off-campus, but every so often there are comedy events, dorm/hall parties, and school-wide ralliesJennie Tells You About the Nursing Program
Jennie is a sophomore nursing major! She has been involved on campus through Student Orientation Services, XOPOC dance crew, and Torrey Honors Institute. The nursing program is one of the most highly sought after majors at Biola. For more information about the nursing program, head to https://www.biola.edu/nursing-departmentJocelyn sits you down to talk PROFESSORS
Jocelyn sits down with you to talk about what Biola's professors are like and what makes Biola class sizes special. Her experience highlights the communication studies, business administration, ad biblical studies departments, but many students around Biola have a similar experience.
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| Application fee | $45 |
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| Other application fee | ($55 after May 1) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | March 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | January 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,392 |
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| Declined | 1,832 |
| Total Received | 4,224 |
Secondary School Record
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$23,947
| Tuition | $46,704 |
| Housing & Food | $11,234 |
| Additional fees | $3,868 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $63,006 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $23,947 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $39,059 |
Need-based
| Federal | $5,912,537 |
| State | $7,470,166 |
| Institutional | $35,413,529 |
| Other external | $32,098 |
| Total | $48,828,330 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $14,975,660 |
| Other external | $10,452 |
| Total | $14,986,112 |
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P: 800 652-4652
F: 562 906-4541
finaid@biola.edu
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
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High School GPA: 3.00 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
Maximum transferred
100
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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