La Mirada, CA
Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 60% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,216 | 2,945 | 907 | 70% |
| 2020 | 4,324 | 2,784 | 715 | 64% |
| 2021 | 4,354 | 2,646 | 655 | 61% |
| 2022 | 4,224 | 2,392 | 706 | 57% |
| 2023 | 4,003 | 2,405 | 753 | 60% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,493 of 2,395 women and 912 of 1,608 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Biola University has an acceptance rate of 60% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,405 of 4,003 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,003 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 753 enrolled.
No. Biola University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 60% — it has become more selective.