Biola University
Summary
Quick Stats
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
Phone: (562) 903-4752
Tuition:
$29,908 tuition and fees
Students:
4,106 enrolled
Admissions:
rolling application deadline
rolling accepted
Biola University is a private institution that was founded in 1908. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,106, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 95 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Biola University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 170. Its tuition and fees are $29,908 (2011-12).
School mission (as provided by the school):
As one of the nation's leading Christian universities, Biola University offers students a premier educational experience to prepare them for lives of impact and influence. Located near Los Angeles in sunny Southern California, Biola is recognized for its prestigious Torrey Honors Institute, its wide range of innovative degree programs, and its unique requirement that all undergraduate students take 30 units of Bible and theology classes. Founded in 1908, the university's mission is biblically centered education, scholarship and service - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
General Information
School type - private, coed college
Year founded - 1908
Religious affiliation - Christian, Interdenominational
Academic calendar - 4-1-4
Setting - suburban
2010 Endowment - $60,002,495
Applying
Selectivity - selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 78%
Application deadline - rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - May 1
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - 16:1
4-year graduation rate - 51% - Medium
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 26% Theology and Religious Vocations 15% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 12% Psychology 12% Social Sciences 8%