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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
ContactKayla Zuniga
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@biola.edu
Phone: 1-800-OK-BIOLA
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@biola.edu
Phone: 1-800-OK-BIOLA
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
4,224
Applied
2,392
Accepted
3,499
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,571
Females Applied
1,506
Females Accepted
59%
Male Admissions
1,654
Males Applied
886
Males Accepted
54%
Applying
| 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 | September 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | January 15th | February 15th | |
| Transfer | September 1st | January 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 563 | 688 | ||
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 | ||
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,382
Private
Fees
10,522
Room & board
6,528
Room only
Financial Aid
28,631
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,654
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,747
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,860
Avg. Loan Aid
16,999
Avg. Grant Aid
22,672
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
62%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,499
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 22.16% |
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| Black or African American | 2.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 41.71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 14.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.35% |
| Two or more races | 8.09% |
| Other | 4.06% |
Gender
Male (39.21%)
Female (60.79%)
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 | 62% |
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
More
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 | |
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 |
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| 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
482
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 253
Part-time - 229
Male - 282
Female - 200
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