Biola University

https://www.biola.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,704

5.23% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,510

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

60.1%

4,003 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,296

73.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.8%

611 Graduates

About

Biola University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Biola University were General Business Administration & Management (113 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (90 degrees), and General Psychology (68 degrees).

In 2023, 1,260 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Biola University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (548 degrees), 2.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (230 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Biola University is $46,704, which is $15,701 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Biola University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,228 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Biola University is $46,704, which is $15,701 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,510.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Biola University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,704

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Biola University was $46,704. The cost of tuition at Biola University is $15,701 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Biola University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,510

2023 Value

3.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Biola University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,510. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Biola University grew by 3.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of Biola University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,522

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Biola University was of $10,522 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Biola University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Biola University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Biola University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Biola University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1228 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Biola University received 4,003 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.23% annual growth. Out of those 4,003 applicants, 2,405 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,296 students enrolled at Biola University in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Biola University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,405

Accepted Out of 4,003

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Biola University was 60.1% (2,405 admissions from 4,003 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.23%, while admissions grew by 0.543%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Biola University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

194

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Biola University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Biola University had a total enrollment of 5,296 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Biola University is 3,905 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,391. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Biola University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Biola University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Asian, 7.21% Two or More Races, 3.38% Black or African American, 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Biola University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (17%), followed by White Female (14.5%) and Asian Male (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Biola University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,296 students. The full-time enrollment at Biola University is 3,905 and the part-time enrollment is 1,391. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Biola University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Biola University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Biola University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Biola University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Biola University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,052 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,043 enrolled students
Asian
796 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Biola University is 38.7% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Asian, 7.21% Two or More Races, 3.38% Black or African American, 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 287 students (5.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 234 more women than men received degrees from Biola University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Biola University is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (230 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Biola University is General Business Administration & Management (113 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (90 degrees) and General Psychology (68 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Biola University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (205 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (61 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Biola University are Other managers (312,167 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (260,548 people), Postsecondary teachers (167,984 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (143,876 people), and Clergy (138,878 people).

The most specialized majors at Biola University in 2023 are Theology (205 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (61 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (152 degrees), Psychology (147 degrees), and Communications (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Biola University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Biola University are Theology (205 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (61 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (152 degrees), Psychology (147 degrees), and Communications (75 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Biola University are Elementary & secondary schools (759,113 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (450,469 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (268,475 people), Computer Systems Design (198,807 people), and Outpatient care centers (184,862 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Biola University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
113 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
90 degrees awarded
General Psychology
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Biola University was General Business Administration & Management with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Biola University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

513

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

747

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 513 degrees were awarded to men at Biola University, which is 0.687 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (747).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Biola University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Biola University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Biola University in General Psychology, which is 3.86 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Biola University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Biola University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.42% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
548 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
230 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Biola University is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (230 degrees).

3.73% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
320 degrees awarded
White Male
228 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Biola University is white female (320 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (228 degrees).

Operations

Biola University has an endowment valued at nearly $146M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.4M (7.81%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Biola University had a total salary expenditure of 167M. Biola University employs 117 Associate professors, 81 Professors and 40 Assistant professors. Most academics at Biola University are Male Professor (70), Male Associate professor (62), and Female Associate professor (55).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Biola University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 208 employees, Management, with 130 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Endowment

$146M

2023 Endowment

3.9%

decline from 2022

Biola University has an endowment valued at about $146M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Biola University declined 3.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $288M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Biola University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$81.7M

2023 Salaries

3.24%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Biola University paid a median of $81.7M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($167M) and a 3.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.3M

Instructional Salaries

244

Number of Employees

In 2023, Biola University paid a total of $24.3M to 244 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

117 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

208 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Biola University were Associate professor with 117 employees, Professor with 81 employees, and Assistant professor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Biola University were Office and Administrative Support with 208 employees, Management with 130 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Biola University was Male Professor with 70 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Female Associate professor with 55 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Biola University.

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