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Colleges / Biola University

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate57%

Biola University Student Life

Biola University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Biola University has the Adventure Club. In fact, more students participate in the Adventure Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Biola University include Guerilla Film Society, Biola Cross-Fit, Xopoc Dance Team and Lacrosse Club.

Biola University students' favorite campus events are Mock Rock, Nation Ball and Midnight Madness.

Biola University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Biola University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 62%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Biola University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Biola University students live on campus. In 2023, 62% of undergrads at Biola University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 38% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Biola University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Biola University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Biola University Athletics

At Biola University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Biola University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Tennis NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Water Polo NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is Biola University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Biola University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Biola University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Biola University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Biola University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Biola University, take Interstate 5 to La Mirada, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Long Beach airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in California you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Biola University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Biola University Students

61%

Women

39%

Men

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

74%

In State

26%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

42%

22%

14%

8%

6%

4%

3%

0.35%

0.20%

Undergraduate Students

3,499

Graduate Students

1,888

Non-Resident / International Students

221

Biola University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,387

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

57%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$44,382

Out-of-State

$44,382

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Sep 1
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