BIOLA UNIVERSITY

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Biola University

School Overview

Biola University has a Undenominational religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in La Mirada, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
Main Phone: (562) 903-6000
Web Site: www.biola.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,844 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 242 male students and 418 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.7% of the student body, while females made up 63.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (7)%, and Asian (12)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 76.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 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

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

General Physical Sciences

Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Biola University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Biola University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

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, other sports, 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:	$ 27,298
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 21,786
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 27,298

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.

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