Biola University

Biola University is an evangelical Christian university in La Mirada, California. The university is a liberal arts institution offering 40 undergraduate programs and 145 professional programs. Most of Biola's students are either Baptist or Evangelical Free; however, the university itself is officially non-denominational, and its students and faculty represent a wide range of perspectives. Biola is committed to conservative evangelical doctrine, in contrast to many other evangelical institutions which are more liberal or moderate.

There are a wide range of degree programs available at Biola University, including B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.M., M.B.A., M.A., Th.M., M.Div., D.Miss., D.Min., Ed.D., Psy.D., and Ph.D programs. All degree programs include training in evangelical Christian doctrine, and all students must take 30 units of Bible classes. Because of this, all students, regardless of their chosen major, earn a minor in theological and Biblical studies.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Biola University 177th out of 281 national universities, in the publication's list of the "Best National Universities." It was included in the first tier of this list, and was one of only two universities in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities to be ranked so well. Additionally, U.S. News listed Biola as one of America's 19 "Up and Coming" national universities.

Biola University now offers distance learning for its students in the form of online degrees and certficates. Online degree programs at Biola are designed to be convenient and flexible. The university's School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and School of Intercultural Studies all offer online programs.

Quick Facts

Phone Number:	(562) 903-6000
Address:	13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California 90639-0001
Institution Type:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size:	Medium ( 4,200+ undergrad, 1,900+ grad )
Award Levels:	Batchelor's, Master's, Doctoral
In-State Tuition	$ 27,801
Out-of-State Tuition	$ 27,816
Online Degrees Offered:	NO
Student-to-Faculty Ration:	17 to 1
Website Address:	www.biola.edu

Majors and Degrees

Majors/Degrees	BS/BA	MA/MS	PHD
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management
Business Commerce
Communication and Journalism
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English As A Second Language (esl) Instructor
English Language and Literature Letters
English Language and Literature
Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Sciences and Disorders
History
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
Humanities Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible Biblical Studies
Divinity Ministry
Missions Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies Counseling
Religious Education
Religious Sacred Music
Theology Theological Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations

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