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Biola University is a private, co-educational, Evangelical Christian university located in La Mirada, California, United States of America. It is noted for its conservative theology. It was established on February 25, 1908 as Bible Institute Of Los Angeles by Lyman Stewart, co-owner of the Union Oil Company of California and T.C. Horton, a well-known minister and Christian author. It was renamed as Biola College in 1949. On July 1, 1981, Biola COllege was raised to University status and was finally named Biola University.
The schools under Biola University are as follows:
Biola's sports teams are known as the Eagles. Biola fields men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track & field. Women participate in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
Biola is in a large suburb, in La Mirada, CA. The school has a Undenominational religious affiliation. Biola is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at Biola include media.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 640 for students at Biola. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 610.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Biola, in 2007-2008, had 5,830 students (4,929 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Biola makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
General Phone: (562) 903-6000
http://www.biola.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 415 | bible studies, philosophy and religious studies, missionary studies, ministry, religious education, theology and religious vocations, theology, philosophy, ... |
| Business and Management | 269 | business management, business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 155 | psychology, clinical psychology, communication disorders |
| Liberal Arts | 141 | English, sociology, anthropology, humanities, political science, history, social services, language translation, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 101 | education, elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, physical education teaching |
| Media | 78 | radio and television, communication studies, journalism, media and digital communications |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Science | 24 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences |
| Music | 19 | music performance, various music studies, music pedagogy, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Biola in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 896 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 291 | 13 |
| First-professional degree | 61 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 33 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Biola had a total enrollment of 5,830 students (4,929 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Biola offers campus housing for 2,649 of its 4,929 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of La Mirada, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,470 | 2,005 | 81% | 840 | 42% |
| Men | 882 | 701 | 79% | 316 | 45% |
| Women | 1,588 | 1,304 | 82% | 524 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,424 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,424 |
| Room and board | $ 8,120 |
| Room charge | $ 4,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Biola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112200)
Biola has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $83,033 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $69,577 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $77,858 | 3 | $70,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $84,243 | 7 | $81,210 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $69,993 | 18 | $68,419 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $58,505 | 27 | $57,845 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $43,360 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $69,452 | 56 | $63,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 79 | 144 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 57 | 77 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Biola Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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