First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 30, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: biola.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Biola University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 150 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 150 and MATH 151 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science (or BIOS 100 / BIOS 105 ) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 112 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 112 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HIST 200 |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 150 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 150 and MATH 151 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science (or BIOS 100 / BIOS 105 ) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 112 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 112 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HIST 200 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 200 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 190 or MATH 210 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 BUSN 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 BUSN 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 100 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 Core Curriculum Science | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HIST elective (lower-division) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 2 Elective | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 Core Curriculum Fine Arts | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POSC elective (lower-division) | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTS 107 | |
| Language and Culture for all languages (score of 3) | 3 | 4 Language 100 | |
| Language and Culture for all languages (score of 4 or 5) | 4 | 8 Language 100 and Language 200 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 Core Curriculum Science | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture (score of 4 or 5) | 4 | 4 SPAN 351 | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | 3 ARTS 110 | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3 | 3 ARTS 111 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POSC 225 |
Source: catalog.biola.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 108 |
| Psychology | 79 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 61 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 59 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 42 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 35 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 28 |
Show the other 39 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 20 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 17 |
| Applied Psychology | 16 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 14 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Music, Other | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Journalism | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 9 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 8 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 5 |
| Music Performance | 5 |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
25% of men in fraternities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2014–15)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field) (LGB)
Nearest hub airport
John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.8 of 20
Elevation
138 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
46°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,770 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- California State University-Long Beach10 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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