Biola University essay prompts
2026-27verified Biola University admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August.
Faith Decision (Freshman)
Describe how and when you made a decision to follow Christ.
500 words max · Required
Why Biola (Freshman)
Why are you interested in attending Biola University?
200 words max · Required
Spiritual Growth (Freshman)
Using personal examples, share about your spiritual growth over the past 3 years.
500 words max · Required
Spiritual Growth (Transfer)
Using personal examples, share about your recent spiritual growth.
400 words max · Required
Faith and Learning
Describe why the integration of faith and learning is important to you and how you envision this integration shaping your personal and academic journey at Biola University.
500 words max · Required
Faith Journey
Briefly share your spiritual background and how you have grown in your faith. How do you hope to continue growing in your relationship with God at Biola?
400 words max · Required
Contribution
What unique perspectives or experiences would you bring to the Biola community?
300 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Biola University essay prompts for 2026-27?
- Biola University lists Faith Decision (Freshman) (1 prompt); Why Biola (Freshman) (1 prompt); Spiritual Growth (Freshman) (1 prompt); Spiritual Growth (Transfer) (1 prompt); Faith and Learning (1 prompt); Faith Journey (1 prompt); Contribution (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does Biola University require?
- Biola University requires 7 essays based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 7 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Biola University supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 500 words max, 200 words max, 400 words max, 300 words max.