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Niche’s Best Christian Colleges in America list is based on rigorous analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education as well as reviews from students and alumni. Their 2026 best colleges rankings recognized Biola as one of the top 10 Christian universities in America, ranked , one of the top 50 schools with the best dorms in America, as well as in the top 35 Colleges for Film and Photography.

In the 2026 Niche Best Colleges list of the “Best Colleges Dorms in America,” Biola ranks No. 43 overall out of almost 1,400 universities. Not only are Biola’s residence halls some of the safest, cleanest and highest-quality in the country, but they also provide a space where students can experience transformational relationships and community life.

In the 2026 Niche Best Colleges list of the “Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America,” Biola ranks No. 23 overall out of 776 universities. Locally, Biola ranks No. 2 out of 40 in the . Biola University is committed to affordability and accessibility for students with limited financial resources.

U.S. News & World Report named Biola (at No. 198) to the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” list for the sixth year for the university’s strong outcomes for Pell Grant recipient students, including graduation rates and performance. A Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that helps pay for the college education of under�ƹ���Ƶ students who are experiencing exceptional financial need.

Biola was recognized as one of the top 50 on U.S. News & World Report's 2026 First Year Experiences list. Schools recognized build first-year seminars or other programs into the curriculum to enhance the student experience.

Biola is recognized in �ѴDzԱ��’s “Best Colleges in America 2025” list, which includes ratings based on the most accurate pricing estimates available with indicators of alumni financial success, along with an analysis of how much value a college adds when compared to other schools that take in similar students. Their methodology incorporates metrics like quality of education, affordability and alumni outcomes to create their rankings.

Princeton Review named Biola as one of 79 best colleges in its 2025 “Best in the West” list, which recognizes colleges that are considered academically outstanding. According to and students surveyed by the publication, Biola’s “focus on learning is equaled by its attention to spirituality, and students find that the biblically centered academics ‘hold [them] to a high degree of moral standard and accountability.’”

Biola University was ranked No. 17 out of all NCAA Division II colleges nationwide in College Raptor’s . NCAA Division II (D2) schools combine competitive athletics with a strong academic focus. This recognition highlights Biola’s strong graduation rates, campus diversity, academic selectivity, and overall student experience, affirming the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is named as a top film school in North America for the eighth consecutive year by Variety magazine, a top industry publication, in its Entertainment Education Impact Report. Schools selected for this list are described as offering “an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned. Countless alumni from these programs have become legendary names in the industry. They have created award-winning films and television series, enacted change both on-screen and behind-the-scenes, and often give back to the institutions that fostered their talent.” Variety highlights Biola’s high-end equipment and instruction as well as Biola’s new studio facility to be completed in 2026.

For the fifth consecutive year, Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts has earned a spot (No. 40) on The Wrap’s . This is the first year that The Wrap has utilized data research to weigh its rankings, focusing on key elements including student retention, faculty qualification, equipment available to students and hands-on experience opportunities. The Wrap highlights Tom Halleen, founding dean of the Snyder school, for his experience in the industry as a former AMC executive, and also makes mention of the generous support of Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, who gave Biola the largest gift the university has ever received for the construction of a new studio facility and scholarship fund for at-risk and foster youth studying in the Snyder school. Biola is the only Christian university recognized on the list and stands out for its mission to build students both in craft and character.

recognized Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a top film school in the United States. In light of the industry’s increasing concerns over artificial intelligence, the publication names Biola as one of 25-plus schools that are “rising to the task” of incorporating the emerging technology into their curriculums. Also highlighted is the new studio facility opening in 2026 that will feature a 3,000-foot soundstage, color-grading suites and a game-design lab.

Biola is ranked as No. 33 out of 298 on Niche’s list of Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America. The Best Colleges for Film and Photography ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors considered include academics, value, professors, diversity, local area, campus quality, safety and student life. Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts prepares students with hands-on experience, industry-standard technology and mentorship from faculty and professionals in the entertainment industry.

Hidden Gems are academic programs that guide students through a high-quality and coherent interdisciplinary education across the liberal arts. The Torrey Honors College at Biola University allows students to engage with and openly discuss great authors and thinkers, from Plato and Aristotle to C.S. Lewis. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with peers and faculty alike and are given mentorship opportunities to prepare them personally and professionally.

Biola received recognition on this list for the quality of academics offered within the under�ƹ���Ƶ nursing program. To be recognized, institutions must fit accreditation criteria and award a minimum number of BSN degrees a year. Biola’s nursing program is a leading choice program with skills and simulations labs and clinical opportunities. Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health is a leading choice for a new generation of leaders in the sciences with its integration of faith and cutting edge equipment and teaching.

Biola received recognition on this list for the quality of academics offered for the under�ƹ���Ƶ psychology program based on ratings from average peer assessment scores from other institutions. Institutions eligible for inclusion on this list are regionally accredited institutions that award a medium or large number of bachelor’s degrees in psychology. Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to gain robust psychological training as well as a biblical framework for understanding human behavior.

Biola is ranked as No. 12 out of 65 on Niche’s list of Best Colleges for Psychology in California. The Best Colleges for Psychology ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors considered include academics, value, professors, diversity, local area, campus quality, safety and student life. Biola’s under�ƹ���Ƶ psychology program shares highly trained and experienced �ƹ���Ƶ program faculty within Rosemead School of Psychology.

Biola is ranked as No. 8 out of 45 on Niche’s list of Best Colleges for Education in California. The Best Colleges for Education ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors considered include academics, value, professors, diversity, local area, campus quality, safety and student life. Biola’s under�ƹ���Ƶ early childhood program, liberal studies elementary education program and liberal studies multidisciplinary program are taught by highly trained and experienced faculty within the School of Education.

Biola is ranked as No. 41 out of 267 on Niche’s list of Best Colleges for Music in America. The Best Colleges for Music ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors considered include academics, value, professors, diversity, local area, campus quality, safety and student life. Biola’s Conservatory of Music offers students expert faculty instruction and mentorship and unique co=curricular learning opportunities.