School Summary

Biola University


General Information:

Founded in 1908, Biola University is seated on 95 acres located in Los Angeles county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

13800 Biola Avenue

La Mirada, CA
90639-0001
For more information call: 562 903-6000. This school has a website at https://www.biola.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.biola.edu/undergrad/admissions#apply-now


Application Deadline: March
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $13,130.00 $13,130.00
Fees $0.00 $0.00
Total $13,130.00 $13,130.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.biola.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 22.56% 18.46%
600-699 46.67% 35.9%
500-599 25.64% 37.44%
400-499 4.62% 7.69%
300-399 0.51% 0.51%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 35.59%
24-29 45.76%
18-23 18.64%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running

Archery, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Cross-country running

Archery, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,375
Female 2,020
Total 3,395


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,421
Female 2,875
Total 5,296

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 13%
African American 3%
Hispanic 23%
Native American 0%
White 40%
Other 20%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 72%
Out Of State 28%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 62%
Live Off Campus 38%


Mock Rock, Nation Ball, Midnight Madness

Adventure Club, Guerilla Film Society, Biola Cross-Fit, Xopoc Dance Team, Lacrosse Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 42.2813                                           Applied Psychology
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 13.0202                                           Multicultural Education
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 30.2301                                           Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 50.0504                                           Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 26.0908                                           Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0301                                           Archeology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 39.0301                                           Missions/Missionary Studies
  • 39.0701                                           Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0706                                           Intermedia/Multimedia
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 39.0602                                           Divinity/Ministry
  • 42.2801                                           Clinical Psychology
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0502                                           Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 51.0202                                           Audiology/Audiologist
  • 51.0203                                           Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 51.2308                                           Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 50.0912                                           Music Pedagogy
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 30.2701                                           Human Biology
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 26.9999                                           Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • 39.0699                                           Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.