Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · 3,474 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$64K
In-state tuition
$51K
Out-of-state tuition
$51K
Graduation rate
68%
Acceptance rate
74%
Median debt
$18K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $65K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1261 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $50K |
| SAT math (median) | 600 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 550 |
| Undergraduate composition | 39% White · 3% Black · 24% Hispanic · 13% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.biola.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $78K | $27K |
| Computer Science. | $71K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $43K | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $38K | $23K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $37K | $22K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $37K | — |
| Journalism. | $32K | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $32K | $22K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $30K | $19K |
| Sociology. | $29K | — |
| Music. | $29K | $20K |
| Biology, General. | $27K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $75K | 90% | $16K | $103K |
| National University | $13K | 43% | $12K | $74K |
| California Baptist University | $43K | 60% | $19K | $68K |
| Stanford University | $69K | 92% | $8K | $125K |
| Chapman University | $68K | 83% | $17K | $81K |
| Loyola Marymount University | $66K | 79% | $16K | $86K |
| Santa Clara University | $64K | 87% | $17K | $117K |
| University of San Diego | $62K | 81% | $19K | $93K |
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