
Biola University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 60.6%, with 3,958 applicants and 2,400 accepted. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where the acceptance rate was 56.5% with 4,227 applicants and 2,392 accepted. Historically, the acceptance rates have shown a downward trend from 87% in 2018 to 60.6% in 2023, reflecting increased competition over the years. For example, the rate was as high as 70.5% in 2019, but has gradually declined.