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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Biola University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

60
%
Acceptance rate
0.64
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Biola University?

60%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Biola accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,958 people applied and 2,400 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1490 / 2369 (63%)
Men
910 / 1589 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Biola University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at Biola University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Biola University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Biola considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Biola University?

0.64
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Biola University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 0.64.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
16%
)

Biola is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

10%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1145
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Biola University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification

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