Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at Biola University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 106 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 97 | |
| 3 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 75 | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 55 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 54 | |
| 6 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 50 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 36 | |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | |
| 9 | Journalism. | 23 | |
| 10 | Sociology. | 23 | |
| 11 | Religious Education. | 22 | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 20 | |
| 13 | Music. | 20 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 18 | |
| 15 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | |
| 16 | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 17 | |
| 17 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | |
| 18 | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | |
| 19 | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | |
| 20 | Computer Science. | 15 |
Showing top 20 of 39 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Biola University?
Biola University has an acceptance rate of 74% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Biola University?
Admitted students at Biola University typically score between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Biola University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Biola University is approximately $31,495 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Biola University?
4-year graduation rate data for Biola University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
