More selective than 51% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Biola University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Biola University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Biola University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 700 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Biola University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 600–700 | 560–670 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | 580–690 | 550–670 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Biola University compared with other California colleges?
Biola University has the 46th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Menlo College | 68% | 54% | $31,100 |
| 43 | University of La Verne | 71% | 63% | $20,161 |
| 44 | University of the Pacific | 71% | 69% | $25,447 |
| 45 | Mount Saint Mary's University | 73% | 53% | $21,413 |
| 46 | Biola University | 74% | 68% | $31,495 |
| 47 | Art Center College of Design | 75% | 79% | $48,661 |
| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 75% | 68% | $11,531 |
| 49 | California Lutheran University | 76% | 70% | $30,109 |
| 50 | University of California-Riverside | 76% | 76% | $14,304 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Biola University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Biola University admissions questions
What is the Biola University acceptance rate?
Biola University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,405 of 4,003 applicants were admitted.
Does Biola University require the SAT or ACT?
Biola University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
The middle 50% of Biola University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1370 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Biola University?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (753 of 2,405).
Is Biola University getting harder to get into?
Biola University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Biola University overview