Biola University - La Mirada, CA

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Biola University

School Overview

Biola University has a Undenominational religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Biola University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
Main Phone: 5629036000
Web Site: www.biola.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,830 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 281 male students and 528 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.7% of the student body, while females made up 65.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (222)%, Hispanic (727)%, Asian (534)%, and Native American (41)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 81.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 630

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
  • Master's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Master's
  • Doctor's Degree
  • First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications Computer Education English Language And Literature Health Care History And Social Sciences Humanities And Liberal Arts Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Theology And Religious Vocations

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Biola University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • Golden State Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Credit for life experience
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • ROTC
  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 37,088.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 30,272.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 37,088.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Secondary school record is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • Recommendations are required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
  • Secondary school rank is recommended.
  • A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.