Biola University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #634 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #579 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 249 | In California |
| #646 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 3,499
- Graduates
- 1,888
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 57% and is among the top 19% 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 | 57% | 54% | 59% |
| Applicants | 4,224 | 1,654 | 2,570 |
| Admissions | 2,392 | 886 | 1,506 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 694 | 287 | 407 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 5 | 7 |
1,853 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
935 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
183 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1105
or below
75% of them
had 1365
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Biola University are 1105-1365 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
72 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Biola University are 23-30 (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 | 2127 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1022 (19%) |
| Asian | 869 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 542 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 368 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 254 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 178 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Biola University is $31,522 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 | $21,611 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,970 |
| $48-75K | $22,929 |
| $75-110K | $29,133 |
| $110K+ | $34,864 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,382 | $12,006 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,382 | $12,006 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,382 | $12,006 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,750 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,522 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,214 |
Biola University majors
Biola University has granted 835 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 367 master's across 22 programs, and 66 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 | 106 | ||
| Psychology, General | 96 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 75 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 44 | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 50 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Clinical Psychology | 21 | 23 | |
| Education, General | 9 | 33 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 13 | 28 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 32 | ||
| Religious Education | 22 | 10 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 31 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 25 | ||
| Journalism | 23 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Sociology, General | 21 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | 16 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 17 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | ||
| Computer Science | 15 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 8 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 | ||
| Music, Other | 9 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 5 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 835 | 367 | 66 |
Biola University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Biola University has published 1,435 scientific papers with 12,656 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 49 |
| 1992 | 9 | 44 |
| 1993 | 13 | 67 |
| 1994 | 12 | 84 |
| 1995 | 16 | 77 |
| 1996 | 15 | 85 |
| 1997 | 20 | 120 |
| 1998 | 13 | 112 |
| 1999 | 11 | 100 |
| 2000 | 15 | 116 |
| 2001 | 21 | 123 |
| 2002 | 23 | 120 |
| 2003 | 21 | 184 |
| 2004 | 14 | 213 |
| 2005 | 27 | 204 |
| 2006 | 37 | 208 |
| 2007 | 28 | 288 |
| 2008 | 34 | 314 |
| 2009 | 48 | 367 |
| 2010 | 33 | 423 |
| 2011 | 36 | 408 |
| 2012 | 65 | 462 |
| 2013 | 36 | 578 |
| 2014 | 49 | 580 |
| 2015 | 58 | 552 |
| 2016 | 64 | 626 |
| 2017 | 93 | 554 |
| 2018 | 71 | 645 |
| 2019 | 85 | 761 |
| 2020 | 87 | 988 |
| 2021 | 100 | 935 |
| 2022 | 86 | 909 |
| 2023 | 79 | 830 |
Biola University alumni
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Noah Munck
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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 produces electronic music under the alias NoxiK and creates independent comedy videos on YouTube.
-
Scott Derrickson
- Enrolled in Biola University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in humanities
- Occupations
- writerfilm directordirectorscreenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Scott Derrickson is an American filmmaker. He is best 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
- screenwritermanufactureractorexecutive producerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Zachary Michael "Zach" 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 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
- directorpoliticiancongressional staffinternational forum participantexecutive director
- 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. Thune is in his fourth Senate term and is the Senate minority whip, a post he has held since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Thune served three terms as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1997 to 2003.
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 | 951 |
| 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 |