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Tuition

$32,669

$32,669

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,634
Declined + 894
Total Received 3,528
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Private (nonprofit)

4,337

undergraduate students

1,965

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

39%

61%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
27%
500-599
42%
400-499
22%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
29%
500-599
42%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
700-800
6%
600-699
25%
500-599
44%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
20%
24-29
42%
18-23
32%
12-17
6%
30-36
10%
24-29
48%
18-23
37%
12-17
5%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Organizational Leadership
  2. Communication
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La Mirada, CA

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School Facts

Biola University, founded in 1908, is a private church-affiliated university. Its 95-acre campus is located in La Mirada, California.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 6,302
Established in 1908
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Interdenominational Christian
Accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
APA (American Psychological Association)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4017
ACT 0172

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La Mirada, CA

95-acre campus in La Mirada (population: 48,859), 22 miles from Los Angeles. Major airports serve Los Angeles; smaller airport serves Santa Ana (30 miles); bus serves Whittier (five miles); train serves Fullerton (five miles).

Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
61%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
34%
Top 1/4
64%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
27%
500-599
42%
400-499
22%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
29%
500-599
42%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
700-800
6%
600-699
25%
500-599
44%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
20%
24-29
42%
18-23
32%
12-17
6%
30-36
10%
24-29
48%
18-23
37%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,634
Declined + 894
Total Received 3,528

Admissions Contact

Greg Vaughn
Director of Enrollment Management
P: 800 652-4652
F: 562 903-4709
admissions@biola.edu

Cost

Tuition $31,004
Room 4,596
Board 2,960
Books & supplies 1,665
Total $40,225
Average Financial Aid - 17,348
Total with Avg. Aid $22,877

Financial Aid

50%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$17,348

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,727,679
State $7,170,104
Institutional $20,620,255
Other external
Total $33,518,038

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,967,291
Other external
Total $4,967,291

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 652-4652
F: 562 906-4541
finaid@biola.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jonathan Choy
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
finaid@biola.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Golden State Athletic Conference
Mascot
Eagles
School colors
red and white

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Club Sports - Men's

Lacrosse, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Dave Holmquist (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Art
Biblical/Theological Studies
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Christian Education
Christian Ministry/Leadership
Christian Thought/Apologetics
Clinical Psychology
Communication
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Divinity
Education
Education/Education Studies
Engineering Physics
English
Film/TV/Radio
History
Human Biology
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Linguistics/Biblical Studies
Mathematics
Ministry
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Music/Worship
Nursing
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Philosophy/Education Studies
Physical Education/Health
Physical Sciences
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Science/Religion
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Spiritual Formation/Soul Care
TESOL
Theology

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Organizational Leadership
  2. Communication

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,302

total students

78%

22%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

69%

4,337
students

Female
61%
2,667

Male
39%
1,670

Graduate

31%

1,965
students

Female
34%
671

Male
66%
1,294

undergraduateFull-time

95%

4,157
students

Female
62%
2,575

Male
38%
1,582

undergraduatePart-time

5%

180
students

Female
52%
92

Male
48%
88

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

63%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

100

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Canada
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Singapore
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Carrie Stockton
International Admissions Counselor
562 903-4752
carrie.stockton@biola.edu

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