Biola University (BU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1908, Biola University is a private, evangelical Christian university located in Southern California. The university

Information Summary

Ranks 30th in California and 362nd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	89.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$56,956
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	27 / 1260
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	16 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	86% / 100%
Enrollment Total (all students)	6,109

Academics

With 37 undergraduate majors and more than 145 academic programs through its six schools, the university offers degrees that range from bachelor

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Admissions

Admissions processes are different for first time college students, home-schooled students, transfer students, international students, and readmit students, so students should verify requirements through the university

Financial Aid

All students who wish to be considered for financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) soon after January 1 of each year that the student plans to enroll. This application determines students

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 1971st for the average student loan amount.
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Students

Nearly 70% of students live on campus. There are 8 residence halls and 6 apartments. The university

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Athletics

Part of the NAIA Division I, the Eagles compete in the Golden State Athletic Conference in the following 17 intercollegiate sports:

Men’s Baseball
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Women’s Softball
Men’s and Women’s Swimming
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Men’s and Women’s Track
Women’s Volleyball

The men’s lacrosse club competes in the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference (SLC). Other club sports include men’s volleyball and archery. There is also a wide variety of intramural sports available.

Alumni

Notable alumni include:

John Thune, U.S. Senator
Sikhanyiso Dlamini, Princess of Swaziland
Charles E. Fuller, founder of Fuller Theological Seminary
John F. MacArthur, president of The Master’s College and The Master’s Seminary
Josh McDowell, author *Andy Luckey, Emmy Nominated Television producer of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

Accreditation

Accreditation is granted by Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Some of its programs are accredited by institutions such as the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, the National League for Nursing, the American Psychological Association, and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

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