Biola University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,750
Religious affiliation	Undenominational
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	61%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in La Mirada, California, Biola is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Biola University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Biola emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Biola boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,382

Cost of attendance at Biola University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,382

Cost of attendance at Biola University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Biola University received on average $28,421 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,421

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	166	24%	$5,296	$879,071
Other Federal Grant	170	25%	$6,007	$1,021,260
State Grant/Scholarships	163	24%	$8,147	$1,327,992
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	690	100%	$25,016	$17,260,930
Total Grant & Scholarships	690	100%	$28,421	$19,610,182

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Biola University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Biola University students is 69.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.2%.

69.9%

asian 75.4% 104 students
African American 62.5% 15 students
white 75.3% 290 students
unknown 66.7% 16 students
hispanic 60.1% 107 students
International Students 58.1% 18 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 27 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Pacific West Conference
Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Biola University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Biola University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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