Admission & test scores

Biola University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1160–1370 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 26. Biola University admits 74% of applicants — largely open. 84% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1160–1370middle half of admits
ACT midpoint26admitted students
Acceptance rate74%largely open
First-year retention84%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1160
Average
1261
75th percentile
1370

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1160 and a quarter above 1370. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,474.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, Maryland 1261 29 69% $15,298
Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia 1260 — 62% $50,604
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois 1262 — 76% $45,999
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama 1258 27 88% $9,098
Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan 1258 28 92% $19,123
State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, New York 1265 27 62% $8,572

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Biola University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Biola University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT, with an average of 1261. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Biola University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 26.
How hard is it to get into Biola University?
Biola University admits 74% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 84% return for a second year.
Does Biola University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.