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Biola University
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Biola University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located in La Mirada, California. The university has several satellite campuses in Chino Hills, Inglewood, San Diego, and Laguna Hills.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 5942 students
- $28,852.00 avg tuition
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada,
CA
90639-0001
(562) 903-6000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.biola.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.biola.edu/undergrad/financial..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Biola University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 2,956 | |
| Admitted | 2,297 | 78% |
| Enrolled total | 888 | |
| Full Time: | 884 | |
| Part Time | 4 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 90% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 53% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Biola University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $28,852.00 | $28,852.00 | $28,852.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $8,406.00 | $8,406.00 | $8,406.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $467.00 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,820.00 | $10,980.00 | $4,041.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,979.00 | $3,897.00 | $4,041.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,620.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 95% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 89% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $12,125.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 85% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,498.00 |
Biola University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Radio and Television | X | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Physical Sciences | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | X | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | X | X | ||
| Divinity/Ministry | X | |||
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | X | X | ||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | X | |||
| Religious Education | X | X | ||
| Religious/Sacred Music | X | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | X | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music Pedagogy | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | X | |||
| Music, Other | X | |||
Biola University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Surge Scholarship - Biola University | $6500 | Varies |
| Community Service Scholarship - Biola University | $3000 | Varies |
| Christian Worker Dependent Scholarship - Biola University | $2000 | Varies |
| Church Matching Scholarship - Biola University | $1000 | Varies |
| Academic Scholarship - Biola University | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Biola University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | 2.3mi |
| American Career College-Anaheim | 4.5mi |
| Cerritos College | 4.7mi |
| Whittier College | 5.2mi |
| South Baylo University | 5.2mi |
| Fremont College | 5.3mi |
| Cypress College | 5.3mi |
| Everest College-Anaheim | 5.7mi |
| Fullerton College | 6.1mi |
| Bethesda Christian University | 6.2mi |
| California University of Management and Sciences | 6.2mi |
| Trident University International | 7.0mi |
| Western State University-College of Law-Argosy | 7.6mi |
| Southern California Institute of Technology | 7.6mi |
| Southern California College of Optometry | 7.6mi |
