Biola University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with a Nondenominational Church
Main Campus
Biola University Rankings
Affordability27
Selectivity43
Retention67
Graduation57
Earnings33
Diversity83
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Biola University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences8%
Theology and Religious Vocations7%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Biola University
73%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Biola University
$40K
In-State Tuition
$40K
Out-of-State Tuition
$54K
Average Total Cost
$31K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $39K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Biola University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$258
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Biola University
86%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 55% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 73% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 72% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 78% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Biola University
92%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Biola University
4,005
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,099
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 36% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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