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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, Other |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General |
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| Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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| Communication, General |
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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, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Multicultural Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Engineering, General |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Writing, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Linguistics |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology/audiologist |
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| Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Physical Therapy/therapist |
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| Pre-nursing Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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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/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Biology |
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| Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Psychology |
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| Clinical Psychology |
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| Psychology, General |
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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, General |
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| Archeology |
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| Criminology |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bible/biblical Studies |
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| Divinity/ministry |
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| Missions/missionary Studies |
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| Pastoral Studies/counseling |
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| Religious Education |
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| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Theology/theological Studies |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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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, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Drawing |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Intermedia/multimedia |
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| Music Pedagogy |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Music, Other |
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| Painting |
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| Sculpture |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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| Theatre/theatre Arts Management |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,324
Applied
2,784
Accepted
3,682
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,891
Females Applied
1,892
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
1,433
Males Applied
892
Males Accepted
62%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.6
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 | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | March 1st | February 15th | |
| Transfer | March 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 650 | ||
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 | ||
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,382
Private
Fees
10,202
Room & board
6,400
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
25,339
Avg. Financial Aid Package
26,680
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,628
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,129
Avg. Loan Aid
11,917
Avg. Grant Aid
19,347
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
55%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,682
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.41% |
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| Black or African American | 3.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.96% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 15.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.74% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% |
| Other | 3.86% |
Gender
Male (36.72%)
Female (63.28%)
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 | 5% |
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
458
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 274
Part-time - 184
Male - 268
Female - 190
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