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
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Biola University at the 293rd position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
1060 - 1260
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
No
The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to BU is easy. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $45, as part of the admission process at BU. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1080-1310, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Biola University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California 90639-0001. To gather more information, they can call them at (562) 903-6000.
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
Before applying to BU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $59,176. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($41,976), books and supplies ($1,970), room and boarding ($11,514), and budget for other expenses ($3,716). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
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
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
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by BU. At BU, $11,514 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at BU costs around $5,112 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 37% and 63%, respectively.
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
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at BU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,013, whereas the financial aid is $19,233. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $7,914, while the institutional aid is $19,233. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at BU based on students' financial needs add up to $1,450,451 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $13,101,300.
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