Biola University
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Biola University?
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 2,384 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
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?
Grades
Students who recently attended Biola University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.63.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Biola is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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