Biola

Biola University

Biola
#1099 / #319
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1377
Most Desirable School
Christian university near Los Angeles

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About Biola University

According to Wikipedia, Biola University is a private, nondenominational, evangelical Christian university in La Mirada, California. It was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. It has over 150 programs of study in nine schools offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Biola University's Online Degrees

BS in Business Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Public Relations
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Master of Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Public Relations and Reputation Management
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in California Clear Credential Certificate
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Certificate in TESOL
  • Required Credits: 21
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Child Development Permits Certificate
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction Certificate
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Special Education Certificate
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Special Education Credential Certificate
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
  • Required Credits: 41
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Education
  • Required Credits: 38-65
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Special Education
  • Required Credits: 41-59
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Teaching
  • Required Credits: 30-57
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in TESOL
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Biblical Ministries
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Bible Exposition
  • Required Credits: 49
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Intercultural Studies
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in New Testament
  • Required Credits: 49
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Old Testament
  • Required Credits: 49
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Theology
Degree Concentrations
  • Greek and Non-Greek Tracks
  • Required Credits: 49
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Applied Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Biola University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
4,22457%72%123526

How Much Does Biola University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$44,382
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$21,611
30K - 48K$23,970
48K - 75K$22,929
75K - 110K$29,133
110K+$34,864

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Biola University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Biola University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,700 per year. You also have a 84% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Biola University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
6,0903,8542,236

Where is Biola University?

Biola University is located at 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada CA 90639-0001

How Safe is Biola University?

La Mirada has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Biola University Known For?

Biola University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Biola University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#82
World Rank
#97
Historical Rank
#19
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#268
World Rank
#317
Historical Rank
#83
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Psychology
#480
World Rank
#502
Historical Rank
#198
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Business
#698
World Rank
#698
Historical Rank
#222
USA Rank
business Degrees
Communications
#1244
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#1271
Historical Rank
#344
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#1037
World Rank
#1098
Historical Rank
#344
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Education
#1495
World Rank
#1500
Historical Rank
#351
USA Rank
education Degrees
Computer Science
#1890
World Rank
#1897
Historical Rank
#408
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
History
#1219
World Rank
#1232
Historical Rank
#428
USA Rank
history Degrees
Chemistry
#2224
World Rank
#2243
Historical Rank
#448
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Anthropology
#1586
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#1598
Historical Rank
#516
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Medical
#2051
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#2055
Historical Rank
#550
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Political Science
#2736
World Rank
#2749
Historical Rank
#643
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Sociology
#2280
World Rank
#2287
Historical Rank
#671
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Biology
#3014
World Rank
#3037
Historical Rank
#690
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Nursing
#1992
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#1992
Historical Rank
#761
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Physics
#3320
World Rank
#3344
Historical Rank
#784
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Mathematics
#3185
World Rank
#3230
Historical Rank
#805
USA Rank
math Degrees
Engineering
#5118
World Rank
#5128
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#942
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Social Work
#3190
World Rank
#3190
Historical Rank
#1317
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are Biola University's Most Influential Alumni?

Biola University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Psychology. Here are some of Biola University's most famous alumni:

Daniel B. Wallace
Daniel B. Wallace
A Professor of theology.
Michael Horton
An American theologian.
R. Kent Hughes
An American pastor.
Danny Yamashiro
Danny Yamashiro
An American radio evangelist.
Dave Hunt
Dave Hunt
A Christian apologist.
Mark L. Strauss
An American biblical scholar.
Clyde Cook
An American academic administrator .
Scott B. Rae
A Theologian.
Harold A. Netland
An American missionary.
J. Richard Chase
An American historian.
William J. Samarin
An American linguist .
Allan MacRae
An American theologian.

Who Are Biola University's Most Influential Faculty?

Mark L. Strauss
An American biblical scholar.
Christopher Castile
An American actor.