Biola University

Biola University is an Evangelical, private, co-educational university located in La Mirada, California. It was established on February 25, 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. It was renamed Biola College in 1949 and on July 1, 1981, the College was finally named Biola University. The 96-acre, suburban campus now grants admission to more than 3,900 students every year.

The schools under Biola University are:

• Crowell School of Business
• Rosemead School of Psychology
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Intercultural Studies
• School of Professional Studies
• Talbot School of Theology

The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Eagles, which participate in baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, golf, softball and cross country.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Undenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, media, and therapy and counseling.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 5,830 in 2007-2008 (4,929 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students, graduate students are 27%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 7%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Biola participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Biola provides on-campus housing for 2,649 of its 4,929 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 65 male students received the aid (men were 45% of those receiving aid) and 79 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 55% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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