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Biola University

La Mirada, CA biola.edu 3,390 students

Biola University's suburban campus in La Mirada, California, provides a focused environment for students. The university is known for its strong evangelical Christian identity, which permeates campus life and academics. Students are often drawn to Biola for its integration of faith and learning, particularly in areas like theology, intercultural studies, and psychology. The university also hosts several annual conferences and maintains centers dedicated to Christian thought and engagement with culture.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$37,083
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$46,704
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Biola University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $26,727, roughly 43% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $23,001 $92,004
$30K – $48K $21,504 $86,016
$48K – $75K $25,038 $100,152
$75K – $110K $28,830 $115,320
$110K+ $35,263 $141,052
Sticker price (no aid) $46,704 $186,816
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Biola University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$93,629/yr High 3.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
60
$65,246/yr Very High 2.5x
Business Compare across schools →
56
$46,300/yr High 2.7x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
48
$42,882/yr Very High 1.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
35
$36,319/yr High 0.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
28
$29,298/yr Moderate 0.6x
Journalism Compare across schools →
27
$41,997/yr Very High 1.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →
25
$30,092/yr High 1.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
25
$29,388/yr High 1.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
24
$27,371/yr High 2.1x
Biblical Studies Compare across schools →
23
$37,518/yr High 1.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
23
$26,764/yr High 1.8x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
21
$25,372/yr Moderate 1.3x
Music Compare across schools →
21
$19,978/yr High 0.1x
Religious Education Compare across schools →
15
$30,887/yr High 1.2x
English Compare across schools →
15
$21,624/yr Very High 1.6x
Multicultural Studies Compare across schools →
11
$25,750/yr Very High 1.3x