About Biola University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
6,109
Website
https://www.biola.eduAccreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Undenominational
On Campus Housing
Yes
Biola University is a nationally ranked private not-for-profit institution. The university is located at La Mirada in California. The university strongly believes and follows Biblical studies and incorporates its values into the education provided. The faculty members at the university hold doctorates from some of the world’s leading universities like Cambridge, MIT, and Oxford. The university provides over $55 million in the form of scholarships each year. About 84% of the students at the university receive financial assistance.
- University accreditation is done by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
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University's acceptance rate is 65%.
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The student population at the university comprises 6,095 students which include 4,855 full-time students along with 1,240 part-time enrollments.
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45% of the students are male and the rest 55% are female.
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The total graduation rate at the university is 72%.
Online Education at Biola University
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The university provides online education in 32 programs available across 4 majors.
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The online courses and the syllabus are designed with the flexibility needed by adult learners and working professionals to balance their education and career.
Reviews
Some of the Biola University reviews by the students are given below.
- Biola is a great place to learn and become a better leader. Every class integrates faith and the opportunities to become involved are plenty. Professors, staff, and students are very friendly. Also, chapels and events encourage spiritual growth. Biola University nursing courses are well equipped with industry standard infrastructural provisions and experienced teachers.
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Every person is very friendly and willing to help out new people. There are a lot of ways to create communities for people who are moving from all over the world. Each professor is so willing to help students who are struggling, whether it be in their own class or another. The relationships go beyond teacher-student and cross over into a realm of mentor-mentee, as each professor is also approachable with personal problems. The university is truly Christ-centered and have a strong community of believers.
- Biola University dorms are kept neat and are a wonderful place with high living standards.
Rankings
The university rankings according to Forbes and US News are as mentioned below.
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The university is ranked at number 307 in Top Colleges, number 207 in Research Universities, number 62 in the West, and at number 147 in Research Universities.
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According to US News, the university is ranked at number 237 in High School Counselor Rankings and at number 157 in National Universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Mar
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
1060 - 1260
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
No
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$32,729
Average Annual Cost
$40,488
Books And Supplies
$1,916
Room And Board
$11,312
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,240
Total One Year Cost
$56,956
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
86%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$578
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
116 Graduates
Psychology, General
93 Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies
60 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
58 Graduates
Sociology
56 Graduates
Biology, General
54 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
52 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
49 Graduates
Intercultural/Multicultural and Div...
45 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
44 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
41 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
41 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
34 Graduates
Religious Education
32 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
29 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
27 Graduates
Journalism
25 Graduates
History
22 Graduates
Music
22 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
19 Graduates
Political Science and Government
18 Graduates
Computer Science
17 Graduates
Mathematics
14 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music
9 Graduates
Education, General
7 Graduates
Engineering Physics
7 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
5 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
5 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
4 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
4 Graduates
Anthropology
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
3 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
2 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
2 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
2 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
2 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
Physical Sciences
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
4,010
Socio-Economic Diversity
30%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,484 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 76% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
76%
Undergrads in College Housing
65%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,200/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,112/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,112/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
136
Total Female Athletes
166
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$201 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$20,950
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,934
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,028
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$17,195
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$28,746
$30K - $48K
$26,791
$48K - $75K
$25,267
$75K - $110K
$21,022
> $110K
$15,061
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,450,451
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$13,101,300
The university has various provisions under financial aids that extend funds and monetary assistance to students. These provisions can be used to pay fees and meet other expenses related to academics.
The various financial assistance schemes provided at the university are in the formats of scholarships, grants, loans, and federal work-study options. The students who wish to avail of these facilities are required to fill in the FAFSA form and meet certain eligibility factors.
Eligibility criteria vary according to the type of provision opted for. The Biola University federal school code is 001122.
The various financial aids provided by the university include the following schemes.
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Institutional Aids provided by the university include Biola University scholarships such as President’s Scholarship, Provost’s Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Eagle’s Scholarship, University Grant, International Student Aid Grant, and the Helen Grace Colbert Yates Loan along with the Freeman-Aitken-Somerville Loan.
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Federal Aids such as the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Nursing Loan, and the Federal Work-Study option.
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Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and California Chafee Grant are given as the State Aids.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill is the Military Aid provided at the university.
