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Biola University

Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001

Official telephone: (562) 903-6000
Fax number: (562) 903-4709
Website: https://www.biola.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 652-4652 4652
800 652-4652 4652 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.66
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1145 - 1350
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 26%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 8%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,958
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,400
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 28%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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