Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Suburb · 3,474 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$62,757
Avg net price
$31,495
Room & board
$13,130
Tuition
$48,984
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1261
Reading 600–700
Math 560–670
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 24–29
English 23–32
Math 20–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
70%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
72%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,752
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,778
Median debt
$23,875
Monthly loan payment
$253
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,250–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$60,489
Independent students
9%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$141M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,336/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,866
Federal loan rate
44%
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