Quick Facts
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Why BU?
Biola is a nationally ranked university and provides a premier education that integrates the Bible in over 30 majors (including 10 Bible Courses). For 100 years, Biola has prepared students to impact the world for Christ in their chosen careers while fostering spiritual life transformation in a community where all faculty, staff, and students are professing Christians.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges; professionally accredited by American Psychological Association, Association of Collegiate Business Schools, Association of Theological Schools, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Music, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Faculty
- Instructional Staff : 475 (Doctorate 68%)
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 17-to-1
Location
Suburban campus of 95 acres in La Mirada, CA, located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Seven Schools
School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Intercultural Studies, School of Professional Studies, Rosemead School of Psychology, and Talbot School of Theology. Biola offers more than 145 academic programs, ranging from the B.A. to the Ph.D.
School Year Calendar
4-1-4 calendar. 2009-2010 school year begins August 26, 2009. Interterm begins January 4, 2010, and spring semester begins February 1, 2010. Biola offers two summer sessions.
Strengthening Mind and Character
for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Students
- Total university enrollment: 5,899 (Fall 2008)
- Traditional undergraduate enrollment: 3,657 (Fall 2008)
- Average freshman GPA: 3.54 (unweighted)
- Average freshman SAT: 1,104 (Critical Reading & Math)
- Average freshman ACT: 24
- Students from out of state: 24%
Student Diversity
- African American: 4%
- Asian American: 11%
- Caucasian: 67%
- Hispanic/ Latino: 12%
- International: 4%
- Other: 2%
Additional Opportunities
- All Students take 30 units of biblical studies
- Students attend chapel three times a week
- Student ministry involvement expected
Application Deadlines
Fall 2010:
December 1, 2009
January 15, 2010
March 1, 2010
Spring 2010:
November 15, 2009
Admission Requirements
In order to apply, you must...
1. Be an evangelical believer of the Christian faith
2. Submit all of the items below by the appropriate application deadline:
- Application
- $45 application fee / $55 after March 1st for the fall
- Official high school transcripts
- College transcripts
- SAT of ACT scores
- Pastor's reference
Annual expenses (2009-2010)
- Tuition: $27,744
- Room (average): $4,487
- Board (20 meal plan)
Applying for Aid
To apply for financial aid, you need to submit the following:
Both forms are due by March 2
Awards Available
- Academic Scholarship (awarded at the time of acceptance)
- Alumni Dependent Scholarship
- Christian Worker Dependent Scholarship
- Church Matching Scholarship
- Community Service Scholarship (application due Feb 15)
- Departmental Scholarships offered in:
Art, Athletics, Journalism, Music, Science, and Speech & Debate - Ethnic Scholars Program (SURGE) (application due Feb 15)
- Missionary Worker Dependent Scholarship
- Pastor Dependent Scholarship
- University Grant
Did You Know...
in financial aid each year?
receive financial aid.
State and Federal Programs
- Cal Grant A (must submit GPA Verification Form by March 2)
- Pell Grant
- Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)
Campus Visits
Biola's Admissions Office is open from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Visit options include a meeting with your admissions counselor, a tour of campus, class visits, and/or an overnight stay in a residence hall. Limited options are also available to families who would like to visit in the evening. Schedule a visit
Biola hosts a number of all-day and weekend preview events for prospective students and their families, including University Day in the fall and preview days in the spring.
Majors
Anthropology
Applied anthropology
Archaeology
Linguistic Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Art
Design
Interdisciplinary
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Biblical Studies
Biochemistry
Pre-Medical
Secondary Teaching
Business
Accounting
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Christian Ministries
Teaching
Cinema and Media Arts
Media Management
Off-Hollywood
Production
Screenwriting
Communication
Communication Studies
Interdisciplinary
Speech/Drama
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Computer Science
Information Systems
Education/Liberal Studies
Early Childhood
Elementary Credential
Secondary Credential
Engineering Physics
English
Literature
Secondary Credential
Writing
History
Human Biology
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Heath Care Professions
Humanities
English
History
Philosophy
Intercultural Studies
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics and Bible Translation
Area Studies
Church Planting
Creation Care Study
Cross-Cultural Healthcare
Interdisciplinary
International Development
Islamic Studies
Relief and Development
TESOL
Theory and Practice of Missions
Urban Ministry
Journalism
Broadcast News
Print News
Public Relations
Visual Journalism
Kinesiology
Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Pre-Physical Therapy
Mathematics
Applied Math
Computer Science
Mathematics
Secondary Training
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music in Worship
Music Performance
Instrumental
Organ
Voice
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Secondary Education
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
Biochemistry
Psychology
Social Science
Secondary Education
Sociology
Criminal Justice
Social Work
Urban Studies
Most Popular Majors
Art
Biblical Studies
Business
Cinema and Media Arts
Communication Studies
Education / Liberal Studies
English
Intercultural Studies
Nursing
Psychology
Campus Culture
ActivitiesStudent government,study abroad, mission trips, student ministry opportunities, campus newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, chorale, gospel choir, speech and debate, drama, intramural sports, and clubs.
AthleticsBiola competes in the NAIA and Golden State Athletic Conference. Intercollegiate sports offered: Baseball (M), Basketball (M,W), Cross Country (M,W), Diving (M,W), Golf (M,W), Soccer (M,W), Softball (W), Swimming (M,W), Tennis (M,W), Track & Field (M,W), Volleyball (W). Cheerleading, club lacrosse, and numerous intramural sports are also offered.
HousingUnderclassmen under 21 years old and not living at home line in on-campus housing and have a cafeteria meal plan.
SafetyLa Mirada is one of the 25 safest cities (of its size) in the U.S. according to FBI statistics. In addition, CNN Money Magazine recently named La Mirada the 34th "Best Place to Live" in the U.S., based on data such as low crime rates, school quality, arts and leisure opportunities, and racial diversity. Biola also employs the state-of-the-art 3N mass notification system in case of emergency
OtherUse or possession of alcoholic beverages and tobacco are not permitted.
