Biola University Acceptance Rate
La Mirada, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,003
- Admitted
- 2,405
- Yield
- 31.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Biola University's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.4% in 2014–15 to 60.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,874 to 4,003 (+3%) over that period.
Its 60.1% rate makes Biola University more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.3% for women vs 56.7% for men, a 5.6-point gap). Biola University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 31.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,874 | 2,921 | 75.4% | 945 |
| 2015–16 | 3,874 | 2,706 | 69.9% | 829 |
| 2016–17 | 4,393 | 2,849 | 64.9% | 872 |
| 2017–18 | 3,926 | 2,826 | 72% | 891 |
| 2018–19 | 3,792 | 2,786 | 73.5% | 866 |
| 2019–20 | 4,216 | 2,945 | 69.9% | 907 |
| 2020–21 | 4,324 | 2,784 | 64.4% | 715 |
| 2021–22 | 4,354 | 2,646 | 60.8% | 655 |
| 2022–23 | 4,224 | 2,392 | 56.6% | 706 |
| 2023–24 | 4,003 | 2,405 | 60.1% | 753 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,395 | 1,493 | 62.3% |
| Men | 1,608 | 912 | 56.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–690 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 550–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 8% |
How Biola University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Biola University's acceptance rate?
Biola University's acceptance rate is 60.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,405 admitted of 4,003 applicants).
Is Biola University test optional?
Biola University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Biola University?
Biola University received 4,003 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,405.
What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
Admitted students at Biola University typically scored 580–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Biola University getting harder to get into?
Biola University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.4% in 2014–15 to 60.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.biola.edu/.