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Biola University
Overview
Biola University is a University institution located in La Mirada, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639
United States
La Mirada, CA 90639
United States
Contact
Mrs. Michelle Reider
Associate Director of Undergraduate Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@biola.edu
Phone: 562-903-4752
Associate Director of Undergraduate Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@biola.edu
Phone: 562-903-4752
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Exercise Physiology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication |
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| Communication And Media Related |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Linguistics |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology |
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| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Prenursing Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Biology |
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| Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Criminology |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Divinity/ministry |
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| Missionary Studies And Missiology |
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| Pastoral Studies/counseling |
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| Religious Education |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Intermedia/multimedia |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Painting |
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| Sculpture |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,784
Applied
3,295
Accepted
4,010
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,571
Females Applied
2,224
Females Accepted
87%
Male Admissions
1,213
Males Applied
1,071
Males Accepted
88%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.57
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 1st | April 1st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | |
| Transfer | March 1st | April 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 540 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 570 | 520 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
40,488
Fees
11,312
Room & board
6,200
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,820
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,563
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,141
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,512
Avg. Loan Aid
10,230
Avg. Grant Aid
17,920
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
54%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,010
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.32% |
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| Black or African American | 2.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 45.32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.17% |
| Asian | 17.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.65% |
| Two or more races | 6.12% |
| Other | 3.4% |
Gender
Male (36.86%)
Female (63.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 64% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mock Rock, Nation Ball and Midnight Madness
Mock Rock, Nation Ball and Midnight Madness
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Adventure Club, Guerilla Film Society, Biola Cross-Fit, Xopoc Dance Team and Lacrosse Club
Adventure Club, Guerilla Film Society, Biola Cross-Fit, Xopoc Dance Team and Lacrosse Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
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| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
514
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 279
Part-time - 235
Male - 303
Female - 211
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