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Interested in attending Biola University?

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.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Biola University?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Biola accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,753 people applied and 2,808 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1791 / 2260 (79%)
Men
1017 / 1493 (68%)

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
2023
2024
2025

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

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% 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:

Very Important

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

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)
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

3.65
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Biola University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
15%
3.75-3.99
33%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1160
75th Percentile
1360

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

August 1
Application notification
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