Biola University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2037 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #588 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #539 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 249 | In California |
| #194 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 3,683
- Graduates
- 2,132
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.biola.edu
Biola University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 62% | 65% |
| Applicants | 4,324 | 1,433 | 2,891 |
| Admissions | 2,784 | 892 | 1,892 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 702 | 252 | 450 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 2 | 11 |
89 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,594 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
547 or 77%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Biola University are 1070-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
228 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Biola University are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 2410 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1008 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 1002 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 541 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 306 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 273 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 186 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 72 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,024 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,419 |
| $48-75K | $30,789 |
| $75-110K | $32,788 |
| $110K+ | $38,781 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,512 | $11,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,512 | $11,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,512 | $11,772 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,685 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,614 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,214 |
Biola University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 136 | ||
| Psychology, General | 94 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 38 | 26 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 56 | ||
| Education, General | 16 | 35 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 49 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 25 | 19 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 15 | 24 | 4 |
| Religious Education | 32 | 10 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 | ||
| Sociology, General | 33 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 31 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 12 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 29 | ||
| Journalism | 27 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 23 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | 8 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 14 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 12 | ||
| Music, Other | 11 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 9 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 9 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Applied Linguistics | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 935 | 344 | 60 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 36 |
| 1992 | 8 | 36 |
| 1993 | 9 | 58 |
| 1994 | 9 | 75 |
| 1995 | 10 | 92 |
| 1996 | 11 | 87 |
| 1997 | 16 | 133 |
| 1998 | 11 | 119 |
| 1999 | 11 | 106 |
| 2000 | 29 | 130 |
| 2001 | 26 | 127 |
| 2002 | 9 | 141 |
| 2003 | 15 | 197 |
| 2004 | 10 | 309 |
| 2005 | 23 | 398 |
| 2006 | 22 | 400 |
| 2007 | 24 | 469 |
| 2008 | 30 | 615 |
| 2009 | 48 | 730 |
| 2010 | 30 | 826 |
| 2011 | 32 | 922 |
| 2012 | 47 | 988 |
| 2013 | 40 | 1253 |
| 2014 | 44 | 1316 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1178 |
| 2016 | 54 | 1283 |
| 2017 | 63 | 1154 |
| 2018 | 65 | 1132 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1189 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1500 |
| 2021 | 85 | 1582 |
Biola University alumni
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Noah Munck
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Noah Bryant Munck is an American actor, comedian, YouTube personality, and music producer known for his roles as Gibby in the Nickelodeon series iCarly and "Naked Rob" Smith in the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs, as well as for his appearances in shameless and as Bobby Sinclair, the junior lawn-mowing entrepreneur in the TruGreen commercials. He also produces electronic music under the alias Noxik and creates independent comedy videos on YouTube.
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Zach King
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilmmakerscreenwriterexecutive producer
- Biography
-
Zach King is an American internet personality, filmmaker, and illusionist 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 in 2016, and has since attracted over 68.2 million followers, making him the fifth most-followed individual on the platform.
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Scott Derrickson
- Enrolled in Biola University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in humanities
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in communication
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm producerfilm directorwriter
- Biography
-
Scott Derrickson is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Deliver Us from Evil, and Doctor Strange.
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Nabeel Qureshi
- Occupations
- writermissionary
- Biography
-
Nabeel Asif Qureshi was a Pakistani-American Christian apologist, author, activist and speaker. Raised by a devout Muslim family from the Ahmadi sect, Qureshi converted to Christianity as a university student following several years of debate with a Christian friend. He subsequently became a Christian apologist and was a speaker with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) from 2013 until 2016. Qureshi authored three books: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity, Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward, and No God But One—Allah or Jesus.
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 | 886 |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 13800 Biola Ave La Mirada, California, 90639-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 5629036000 |
| Fax | +1 (562) 903 4761 |