Biola University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Average High School GPA: 3.66
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1130–1360
ACT Range (middle 50%): 24–30
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 3,395
Public or Private: Private
Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Christian (Interdenominational)
Political Leaning: Moderate
Tuition (2025–26): $50,904
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: La Mirada, California
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 68.9 °F (20.5 °C), low 46.0 °F (7.8 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 89.7 °F (32.1 °C), low 62.3 °F (16.8 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 19.3 in (490 mm)
Nearest Airport: Ontario International Airport (ONT) – approximately 14 mi (23 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @biolauniversity
Twitter: @BiolaU
Facebook: @BiolaUniversity
LinkedIn: @BiolaUniversity
YouTube: @BiolaUniversity
TikTok: @biolauniversity
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
Pacific West Conference (PacWest)
Nickname: Eagles
Mascot: Koinonia the Eagle
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Lansing Pool
Head Coach: Nate Harding
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #35
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #55
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: B-
Professors: A-
Dorms: A+
Student Life: B+
Value: C+
Campus: A
Party Scene: D
Location: B
Campus Food: B
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #247 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
Get Recruited!
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recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.