Biola University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2297 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #630 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #575 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 249 | In California |
| #623 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 3,395
- Graduates
- 1,901
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 60% and is among the top 22% 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 | 60% | 57% | 62% |
| Applicants | 4,003 | 1,608 | 2,395 |
| Admissions | 2,405 | 912 | 1,493 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 746 | 309 | 437 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 5 | 2 |
1,537 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,008 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
194 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Biola University are 1130-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Biola University are 24-30 (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 | 2052 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1043 (20%) |
| Asian | 796 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 542 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 382 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 287 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 179 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Biola University is $30,510 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 | $23,001 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,504 |
| $48-75K | $25,038 |
| $75-110K | $28,830 |
| $110K+ | $35,263 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,704 | $12,420 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,704 | $12,420 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,704 | $12,420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,773 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,234 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,214 |
Biola University majors
Biola University has granted 816 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 346 master's across 26 programs, and 64 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Biola University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 111 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 88 | ||
| Psychology, General | 68 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 41 | 21 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 29 | 27 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 46 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 14 | 20 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 32 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | 23 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 30 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 20 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 15 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 23 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 17 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Religious Education | 10 | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 12 | ||
| Journalism | 12 | ||
| Music, Other | 12 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 9 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 6 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 2 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 816 | 346 | 64 |
Biola University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Biola University has published 1,678 scientific papers with 20,334 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 50 |
| 1993 | 13 | 82 |
| 1994 | 14 | 92 |
| 1995 | 38 | 94 |
| 1996 | 15 | 105 |
| 1997 | 21 | 128 |
| 1998 | 16 | 125 |
| 1999 | 13 | 124 |
| 2000 | 18 | 150 |
| 2001 | 25 | 151 |
| 2002 | 31 | 146 |
| 2003 | 23 | 218 |
| 2004 | 14 | 269 |
| 2005 | 36 | 297 |
| 2006 | 44 | 311 |
| 2007 | 32 | 418 |
| 2008 | 38 | 447 |
| 2009 | 51 | 549 |
| 2010 | 33 | 596 |
| 2011 | 39 | 635 |
| 2012 | 70 | 739 |
| 2013 | 32 | 783 |
| 2014 | 51 | 859 |
| 2015 | 64 | 823 |
| 2016 | 67 | 849 |
| 2017 | 105 | 876 |
| 2018 | 76 | 948 |
| 2019 | 95 | 1111 |
| 2020 | 99 | 1475 |
| 2021 | 107 | 1524 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1485 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1894 |
| 2024 | 68 | 1317 |
Biola University alumni
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Noah Munck
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Noah Bryant Munck is an American actor. 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
- film producerscreenwriterdirectorfilm directorwriter
- 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), and The Black Phone (2021). He is also known for the superhero film Doctor Strange (2016), based on the Marvel Comics character.
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Zach King
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directorfilm editorfilm producerexecutive producer
- Biography
-
Zachary Michael King is an American internet personality based in Los Angeles. He is most known for his "magic vines," which are six-second videos digitally edited to look as if he is doing magic. He calls his videos "digital sleight of hand." He began posting videos on YouTube in 2008 and in 2013 he started posting videos to Vine. King posted his first video to TikTok (then known as musical.ly) in 2016, and has since attracted over 90 million followers, making him the sixth most-followed individual on the platform.
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John Thune
- Enrolled in Biola University
- In 1983 graduated with Bachelor of Science in business
- Occupations
- politiciancongressional staffexecutive directordirector
- Biography
-
John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he has been the Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader since 2025. Thune is in his fourth Senate term and is the dean of South Dakota's congressional delegation. From 1997 to 2003, he served three terms as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district.
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 | 895 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13800 Biola Ave La Mirada, California, 90639-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 5629036000 |