Biola University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2203 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #619 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #564 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 249 | In California |
| #627 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 3,481
- Graduates
- 1,953
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.biola.edu
Biola University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Biola University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 68% | 79% |
| Applicants | 3,781 | 1,510 | 2,271 |
| Admissions | 2,811 | 1,020 | 1,791 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 818 | 321 | 497 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 11 | 7 |
1,579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,227 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
172 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Biola University are 1160-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
70 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Biola University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2060 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1081 (20%) |
| Asian | 812 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 539 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 395 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 340 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 190 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Biola University is $34,082 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,144 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,410 |
| $48-75K | $26,825 |
| $75-110K | $29,846 |
| $110K+ | $37,314 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,984 | $12,672 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,984 | $12,672 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,984 | $12,672 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,663 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,234 |
| Room charge | $7,060 |
| Meal charge | $6,030 |
Biola University majors
Biola University has granted 770 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 351 master's across 26 programs, and 59 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Biola University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | ||
| Psychology, General | 79 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 61 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 37 | 14 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 42 | 6 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 14 | 8 | 20 |
| Education, General | 13 | 27 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 39 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 22 | 16 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 35 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 32 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 6 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 17 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 16 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 15 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Music, Other | 11 | ||
| Religious Education | 6 | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 10 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | 5 | |
| Multicultural Education | 2 | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 5 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 770 | 351 | 59 |
Biola University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 69% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Biola University has published 1,729 scientific papers with 21,384 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 82 |
| 1994 | 14 | 92 |
| 1995 | 38 | 94 |
| 1996 | 15 | 104 |
| 1997 | 21 | 128 |
| 1998 | 16 | 125 |
| 1999 | 13 | 124 |
| 2000 | 18 | 150 |
| 2001 | 25 | 151 |
| 2002 | 31 | 146 |
| 2003 | 23 | 216 |
| 2004 | 14 | 272 |
| 2005 | 37 | 297 |
| 2006 | 44 | 311 |
| 2007 | 32 | 418 |
| 2008 | 38 | 447 |
| 2009 | 51 | 549 |
| 2010 | 33 | 596 |
| 2011 | 40 | 636 |
| 2012 | 70 | 740 |
| 2013 | 32 | 783 |
| 2014 | 51 | 859 |
| 2015 | 64 | 844 |
| 2016 | 67 | 849 |
| 2017 | 108 | 876 |
| 2018 | 76 | 950 |
| 2019 | 96 | 1110 |
| 2020 | 99 | 1473 |
| 2021 | 108 | 1525 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1489 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1895 |
| 2024 | 72 | 1346 |
| 2025 | 48 | 1259 |
Biola University alumni
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John Thune
- Enrolled in Biola University
- In 1983 graduated with Bachelor of Science in business studies
- Occupations
- railway executivebusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. From 1997 to 2003, he was the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district. A Republican, Thune has been the Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader since January 2025.
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Noah Munck
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorYouTuberrapperfilm actor
- Biography
-
Noah Bryant Munck is an American actor, musician and YouTuber. He is best known for his roles as Gibby in the Nickelodeon series iCarly and "Naked" Rob Smith in the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs. He also releases music under the aliases Sadworldbeats and Noah Praise God and creates independent comedy videos on YouTube.
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Scott Derrickson
- Enrolled in Biola University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in humanities
- Occupations
- screenwriterdirectorfilm directorwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Scott Derrickson is an American filmmaker. He is known for his work in the horror genre, directing films such as The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), Sinister (2012), The Black Phone (2021), and its sequel, Black Phone 2 (2025). He is also known for the superhero film Doctor Strange (2016), based on the Marvel Comics character.
-
Zach King
- Occupations
- film directorfilm editorfilm producerexecutive produceractor
- Biography
-
Zachary Michael King is an American internet personality and filmmaker known for creating short videos featuring visual effects. He began posting content on YouTube in 2008 and gained widespread recognition on Vine in 2013 for his six-second "magic vines." King later expanded his presence to TikTok, where he has amassed tens of millions of followers for his digitally edited videos, which he describes as "digital sleight of hand."
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 804 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13800 Biola Ave La Mirada, California, 90639-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 5629036000 |