Think Biblically. Live Differently. At Biola University, faith, learning and community come together. Founded in 1908, Biola offers a biblically centered education with 100% Christian faculty and staff, robust classroom interaction and more than 250 academic programs. Learn from world-class professors, study minutes from Los Angeles or abroad and prepare to live out your purpose wherever you're called.
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\n\nWhen you apply, you’re automatically considered for academic merit scholarships ranging from $14,000 to $24,500 per year. You may also qualify for additional institutional grants, federal aid, and specialized leadership and departmental scholarships, including a $1,000 Visit Scholarship for attending a registered campus visit.
\n\nOur financial aid team is here to help you maximize your options. Learn more at biola.edu/financial-aid.
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\n<p>When you apply, you’re automatically considered for academic merit scholarships ranging from $14,000 to $24,500 per year. You may also qualify for additional institutional grants, federal aid, and specialized leadership and departmental scholarships, including a $1,000 Visit Scholarship for attending a registered campus visit.</p>
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\n\nTo apply, submit:
• Completed Common Application (includes a $0 application fee and brief spiritual responses)
• Official high school transcripts
• SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (optional)
Application deadlines:
Early Action: Nov. 30
Regular Decision: Mar. 1
Transfer students make up 25% of our vibrant student body. While the Common App is currently available only to first-year applicants, transfer students can apply directly through the Biola application at biola.edu/transfer and receive support from a dedicated admissions counselor throughout the process.
\n\nTo complete your transfer application, please submit:
• Completed Biola Application (includes a $0 application fee and brief spiritual responses)
• Proof of official high school completion (or equivalent)
• College transcript(s)
• SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (optional)
It Just Feels Different Here. Biola’s Southern California location puts you minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland, the beach, the mountains, and vibrant cultural neighborhoods. You’ll be surrounded by rich diversity and a community united by what matters most: God’s life-changing truth.
\n\nSee it for yourself by joining a preview day or campus tour. Attend chapel, sit in on a class, and meet future mentors. Students who complete a registered campus visit are eligible for a $1,000 Visit Scholarship.
\n\nSchedule your visit at biola.edu/visit—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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