Biola University is Affiliated With the Undenominational Faith.
Like many colleges with a religious affiliation, Biola is not "faith based" and is therefore unlikely to require a religious studies component. If an affinity with the Undenominational faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Undenominational Colleges and Universities.
Biola Has a Disability Services Site
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Biola. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Biola Disability Services.
Biola for the Military
While not a "service academy", Biola does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Biola Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Biola for Veterans Guide.
Freshmen Living Arrangements at Biola University
Biola offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Biola University
There were 4,091 undergraduates in 2017. Full-time attendance was 3,947 (96.5%). Part-time attendance was 144 (3.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,947 | 144 | 4,091 |
Biola University is Ranked #411 for Overall Diversity
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Biola receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Biola #411 out of 2,238.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Biola by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Biola Diversity Guide.
Biola University Competes in the NCAA
Biola has a total of 313 student athletes, 154 men and 159 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Athletics Financing
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,281,058 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,258,707 |
| Net | $22,351 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Biola University Athletics
