Biola Basics
Biola was founded in 1908 by...
Lyman Stewart and T. C. Horton
How many students are on Biola's campus?
3400 undergraduate students, 1900 graduate students, 5300 students total
What is Billie Padilla's title?
Recruitment Coordinator
What are the application supplemental items?
What is the best-selling book of all time?
THE BIBLE
How many majors, minors, and concentrations does Biola offer?
40+ majors, 40+ minors & 150+ concentrations
How many athletic teams does Biola have?
17
What is Connor Lunde's title?
Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment
What are the admissions requirements for a first-year freshman?
Must be a believer in the Christian faith
Must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA
What is Rachel's favorite movie?
Corpse Bride or Marty Supreme
What is Biola's mission statement?
biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
What percentage of Biolans commute?
33%
What is Ashley Perez's title?
Assistant Director of Admissions Events
What is a freshman transfer?
Freshman Transfer students are students who have achieved 1-14 college credits after graduating from high school
Cookies & Cream
What are the schools at Biola?
Crowell School of Business
Rosemead School of Psychology
School of Arts and Letters
School of Education
School of Science, Technology and Health
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Talbot School of Theology
What percentage of students live on campus?
60%
What is Fitsum Mulat's title?
Vice President of Enrollment Management
What are the admissions requirements for a transfer?
Must be a believer in the Christian faith
Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA
Cost & Tuition - Annual Total: $65,314
Tuition: $52,944 (around $53,000)
Room: $6,770
Board: $5,600
What are the top ten majors at Biola?
Bible, Theology & Ministry
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Cinema & Media Arts
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Healthcare Management
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
Nursing
Psychology
What schools do we partner with for ROTC?
CSU Fullerton, USC, and LMU
What is Rachel Patterson's title?
Associate Director of Social Media
What are the fall AND spring application deadlines?
Fall Early Action 1 - November 30th
Fall Early Action 2 - January 15th
Fall Regular Deadline - March 1st
Spring Early Action - October 15th
Spring Regular Deadline - November 30th
What is the name of the failed 1961 military invasion of Cuba by U.S.-trained Cuban exiles attempting to overthrow Fidel Castro?
The Bay of Pigs Invasion