Biola Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Great

We combine elements of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to come up with a total diversity grade for every school.

Quite diverse across all factors, Biola University is ranked #385 nationwide.

Very High Racial Diversity

Many college students value the chance to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is more likely to happen at a diverse school such as this one.

Biola University is ranked #420 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is far above the national average.

Biola boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Male to Female Balance is On Par With National Averages

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equality between the sexes (when it comes to their presence on campus).

At Biola University, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Biola is mostly female.

This university is ranked at #2,176 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,478 males and 2,532 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Biola University is on par with the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Biola is above average.

High Location Diversity

Would you prefer a school that attracts students from all across the U.S.? If so this may be the school for you.

We looked at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to come up with the geographic diversity ranking.

About 73.5% of the students attending Biola University come from within California. Biola's rating of #549 puts it above the national average.

Age Diversity on Campus

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are the same age, while some prefer a diverse age range of students. What do you prefer?

The typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At Biola University, 53.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Biola #1,536 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, which is simply defined as "variety", what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of people of different ethnicities, races, cultures, beliefs and economic backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ideas and ways of thinking, it prepares them for the diverse workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

• How is Biola doing at attracting and supporting students from all income levels?

  Even a school with high racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Biola is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Biola?

  Diversity can be promoted by the college in multiple ways. For one, institutions should be making an effort to hire a diverse faculty to teach students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to encourage meaningful interactions between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents faculty and students from becoming isolated and promotes positive connections.