School Information

78.8
Total Enrollment 5,942
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Biola University

http://www.biola.edu
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California 90639-0001
(562) 903-6000

The mission of Biola University is biblically centered education, scholarship and service—equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Undenominational
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Biola University, 84.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $24,007), and 71% receive loans ($7,335 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,520. Off campus it is around $10,872.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Biola University is $22,882 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,681 people applied to Biola University. Of the applicants, 81.0% were admitted (80.0% male & 82.0% female ) and 52.0% accepted (61.0% male and 47.0% female)

Of the 3,935 undergraduate students at Biola University, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 2,007 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     71.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 3/1
Admissions Office Phone 562-903-6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@biola.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639
Admissions Transfer URL http://undergrad.biola.edu/apply/process/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.biola.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.biola.edu/undergrad/apply/now.cfm
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Biola University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Biola University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 800
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 800
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 790
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 35
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 35
 
Biola University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 31
Biochemistry 13
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 165 34
Business Administration and Management, General 87 22
Business/Commerce, General 78 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 123
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 52
Journalism 22
Radio and Television 49
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Computer Science 4
Education 1 40 42
Education, General 33
Elementary Education and Teaching 35
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1 9
English language and literature/letters 35
English Language and Literature, General 35
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 4 4
Language Interpretation and Translation 4
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 41
Communication Disorders, General 15
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 26
History 11
History, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 10
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 10
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 12
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12
Philosophy and religious studies 0 16 64
Philosophy 16
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0 64
Physical Sciences 2
Psychology 101 17 18
Clinical Psychology 17 18
Psychology, General 101
Social sciences 61 1
Anthropology 15 1
Political Science and Government, General 7
Social Sciences, General 9
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 30
Theology and religious vocations 10 133 141 16
Bible/Biblical Studies 7 44 34
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 39
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 52 17 8
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 6
Religious Education 24 9 7
Religious/Sacred Music 13
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 20 1
Theology/Theological Studies 3 16
Visual and performing arts 52
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 28
Music Pedagogy 4
Music Performance, General 11
Music Theory and Composition 4
Music, Other 5
 
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