Biola University: Ranking & Review
| La Mirada rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392 | 1356 Top 8% |
Biola University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Applicants | 3,926 | 1,241 | 2,685 |
| Admissions | 2,826 | 894 | 1,932 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 891 | 294 | 597 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 6,172 | 2,710 | 3,462 |
1,590 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
555 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 666 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 75% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 386 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 43% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $55. Application fee for graduates - $65.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Biola University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $54,516 | $54,516 |
| Off-campus | $54,516 | $54,516 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $11,472 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Biola University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,781 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $38,448 | $38,448 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $10,656 | $10,656 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $592 | $592 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 100 | 126 | 28 | 254 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 145 | 39 | 184 | |
| Psychology | 98 | 18 | 23 | 139 |
| Education | 64 | 54 | 3 | 121 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 120 | 120 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 109 | 109 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 9 | 78 | 87 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 82 | 82 | ||
| Social Sciences | 79 | 79 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 58 | 58 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 45 | 9 | 2 | 56 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 34 | 34 | ||
| History | 22 | 22 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 19 | 19 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 16 | 16 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | 13 | ||
| Engineering | 7 | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,029 | 328 | 56 | 1,413 |
A total of 1,029 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Biola University.
At the master's and doctor's level 384 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 71% | 75% |
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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 |
| Religious affiliation | Undenominational |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,040 |
| Instructional FTE | 343 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.biola.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 13800 Biola Ave La Mirada, California, 90639-0001 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 5629036000 |
| Fax | +1 (562) 903 4761 |