Biola University

Overview

Biola University, located in La Mirada, California, is a private Christian university established in 1908. Positioned in the suburban setting of Southern California, the university is approximately 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles, granting students access to the city's resources while maintaining a quieter campus atmosphere. The university?s Spanish Renaissance architecture adds character to the campus?s design. Biola offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with notable emphases on psychology, theology, business, and education. It provides on-campus housing options for students, including residence halls and apartments. The university operates with a moderately selective admission process. In terms of athletics, while Biola has a comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program, it is not particularly distinguished for any specific sport on a national level.

In the most recent statistical year 4,224 prospective students applied, and 2,392 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 706 enrolled in the school.  3,916 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,471 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $44,382 plus fees of $0. Biola University is ranked 245 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.