by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Biola worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Biola is ranked #2,612 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #206 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Biola offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies | #2 of 3 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | #2 of 3 |
| History | #2 of 3 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | #14 of 14 |
| Applied Psychology | #22 of 30 |
| Psychology | #22 of 30 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | #29 of 34 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #29 of 34 |
| Music Pedagogy | #41 of 52 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #56 of 79 |
Read the full Biola value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Biola University is ranked #64 out of #346 in California for quality and #206 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Biola financial aid page to be sure.
Biola University is ranked #2,612 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Biola University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Biola costs about $33,065. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $132,261 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $62,899 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $31,495 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $33,065 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $132,261 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Biola net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Biola costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Biola degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $251,596 | — | — |
| All Students | $132,261 | #2,612 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,980 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $251,596 | — | — |
| All Students | $132,261 | #206 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $125,980 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Biola shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,001 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,504 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,038 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,830 |
| Over $110K | $35,263 |
About 95% of Biola undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,449 per year. Get more details on the Biola financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Biola cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.