Biola University

4-years Private College In La Mirada, CA

Biola University (referred to as Biola) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in La Mirada, CA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Biola University is $46,704. The school has a total enrollment of 5,387 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Biola University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$46,704 (2023)
Acceptance Rate56.63%
Student Population5,387
Test Scores1,250 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate72%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Biola University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1961 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Biola University is $46,704 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Biola University is $12,420 for academic year 2021-2022. Biola University offers the alternative tuition plans. 94 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $23,947 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Biola University is 56.63% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.52%. The average SAT score is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 26. Biola University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,387 students are attending at Biola University (3,499 undergraduate students). There are 212 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 173 part-time faculty working for Biola University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 825 (full-time) and 179 (part-time). The graduation rate at Biola University is 72% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Biola University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Biola University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Biola University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Biola University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers