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Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Suburb · 3,474 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
La Mirada, CA, 90639-0001 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
18 mi away
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Admission Rate
74%
Cost of Attendance
$62,757
per academic year
Graduation Rate
68%
Median Earnings
$56,778
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$23,875
at graduation
Enrollment
3,474
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$48,984
Out-of-state tuition
$48,984
Room & board
$13,130
Avg net price
$31,495
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$27,144
$30–48k
$25,410
$48–75k
$26,825
$75–110k
$29,846
$110k+
$37,314
Admissions
Admit rate
74%
SAT average
1261
600–700 range
ACT midpoint
26
24–29 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
84%
Consumer completion
70%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,752
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,778
Median debt
$23,875
Monthly loan payment
$253
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
24%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Hispanic
24%
Black
3%
Asian
13%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,752
10 years after entry
$56,778
Business Administration, Management and Operations113
Film/Video and Photographic Arts90
Psychology, General68
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Biology, General42
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services32
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Communication and Media Studies26
English Language and Literature, General23
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23
Music23
Theological and Ministerial Studies21
Fine and Studio Arts19
Accounting and Related Services18
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$10,336/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,866
Federal loan rate
44%