Biola University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Biola University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,390 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1908 and is the only college located in La Mirada, California.

Biola University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

At Biola University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
73
Biola University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Medical, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Biola University is high at 84% (above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Biola University is good: 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at Biola University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $44,400 per year.

Read the details about Biola University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
57%
Doable
According to recent data, 4,224 applications were submitted and 2,392 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

Biola University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Biola University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Biola University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Biola University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Biola University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $6,400 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Biola University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Biola University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Biola University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, California
90639-0001, USA
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