Biola University is a top college, according to newest ranking published this fall. According to Forbesā€™ description of Biola, the universityā€™s dedication to studentsā€™ spiritual growth and professional development helped make it on the list of top colleges.

In addition to the top colleges list, Biola earned a mention on ¹ó“Ē°ł²ś±š²õā€™ ā€œPrivate Collegesā€ list, ā€œResearch Universitiesā€ list and ā€œColleges on the West Coastā€ list.

Forbes ranks colleges based on several categories: alumni salary, debt, graduation and retention rate, academic success and return on investment. Notably, Biola students are well-prepared for post-grad life, with 90% of students reporting finding employment or enrolling in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

Forbes also highlighted Biolaā€™s merit scholarships that assist students in paying tuition. Despite Biola being a private university in one of the most expensive markets in the country, 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid, with merit scholarships ranging up to $20,000 a year.

Student traditions like Mock Rock, a lip sync dance competition that students invest a semester of practice and time into are a part of the unique Biola experience. Forbes emphasized positive student outcomes connected to events like these in their ranking.

Biola has been acknowledged on other esteemed college ranking lists this fall, including The Princeton Review, ā€œ2024 Best Regional Collegesā€ list and U.S. News and World Report ā€œBest National University Rankingsā€ list.

Learn more about how Biola helps students succeed post-graduation.

Written by Jenna Mindel, University Communications intern. For more information please email media.relations@biola.edu.