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

Contact Mrs. Michelle Reider
Associate Director of Undergraduate Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@biola.edu
Phone: 562-903-4752

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-nursing Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Human Biology
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Painting
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Sculpture
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre/theatre Arts Management
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,958

Applied

2,384

Accepted

3,395

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,369

Females Applied

1,479

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,589

Males Applied

905

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	March 1st	August 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 30th	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		580	690
SAT Math		550	670
ACT Composite		24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,984

Private

Fees

13,130

Room & board

6,750

Room only

Financial Aid

31,338

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,261

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,692

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,773

Avg. Loan Aid

18,342

Avg. Grant Aid

24,262

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,395

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.97%
Black or African American	3.22%
White or Caucasian	39.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	13.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	8.08%
Other	4.44%

Gender

Male (40.5%)

Female (59.5%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	62%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mock Rock, Nation Ball and Midnight Madness

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
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
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 2	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		Division 2	No

Faculty

457

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 242

Part-time - 215

Male - 254

Female - 203