Biola University is a private Christian university located in La Mirada, California. Founded in 1908, the school focuses on liberal arts and professional programs. Biola provides education for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, and is one of the largest Evangelical Christian universities in the world. The university also offers multiple international programs, with various language and culture immersion experiences. Biola emphasizes spiritual and moral instruction along with rigorous academic training, and its mission is to have an eternal impact in the world for Christ.
- Address: 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
- Phone: (562) 903-6000
- Website: https://www.biola.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,815
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $45
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $43,512 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,970 |
| Room & Board | $10,560 |
| Other | $3,716 |
| Total Cost | $59,758 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 64%
- SAT Range: 1070 – 1290
- ACT Range: 22 – 29
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Bible/Biblical Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 43%
- Female: 57%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 17%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 41%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 5%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 66%
- Out-of-State: 34%
- Unknown: 0%