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Biola is in a large suburb, in La Mirada, California. 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 music, media, and fine arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Biola in 2005, 39% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 510 to 630 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 620.
Some professors at Biola are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 5,658 students (4,684 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Biola attend full-time. 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
Admissions Phone: (562) 903-4752
Financial Aid Phone: (562) 903-4742
http://www.biola.edu
Biola awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 363 | philosophy and religious studies, missionary studies, bible studies, religious education, ministry, theology and religious vocations, philosophy, theology |
| Business And Management | 222 | business management, business |
| Education And Teaching | 122 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 104 | psychology, clinical psychology, communication disorders |
| Media | 102 | communication studies, radio and television, journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 96 | English, sociology, social studies, humanities, Spanish language, history, anthropology |
| Fine Arts | 37 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing |
| Science | 22 | biology, physical sciences, biochemistry |
| Music | 21 | various music studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Biola in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 772 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 276 | 10 |
| First-professional degree | 45 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 33 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 3 |
In 2005, Biola had a total enrollment of 5,658 students (4,684 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 73% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Biola offers campus housing for 2,440 of its 4,684 (full-time) students.
(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 | 2,850 | 1,123 | 39% | 672 | 60% |
| Men | 1,072 | 463 | 43% | 255 | 55% |
| Women | 1,778 | 660 | 37% | 417 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (562) 903-4752
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,602 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,602 |
| Room and board | $ 7,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
Biola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (562) 903-4742
Biola has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $70,772 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $59,993 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $65,053 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $71,039 | 5 | $69,921 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $58,439 | 18 | $59,277 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $50,083 | 17 | $49,113 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $40,096 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $60,841 | 43 | $55,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 20 | 28 |
| Track | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Basketball | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 11 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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