Major and Admissions
How many Majors, Minors, Concentrations does Biola Offer?
40+ majors, 40+ Minors, and 150+ concentrations
What is Biola's student-to-faculty ratio?
14:1 (Student to Faculty Ratio)
In what year was Biola founded?
1908
Who is the Vice President of Enrollment Management?
Fitsum Mulat
How many residence halls does Biola have?
7 Residence Halls (3 Freshmen Dorm, 4 Continuing, Blackstone Transfer Dorm)
What are the three supplemental items required as part of the first time freshmen application?
Application, Short Response Questions, and Transcripts
Approximately how many students are in the average Biola classroom?
Approx 25 Students
Where was Biola's original campus located?
Downtown Los Angeles, on the corner of Sixth and Hope Street
Who is the Associate Director of Outreach and Recruitment?
Amber Nakamura
What percentage of Biola's students commute?
33%
What are the two admissions requirements for a first-time freshman?
Must be a believer in the Christian faith and have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA
How many credits and classes make up the standard Bible Minor?
30 credits; 10 classes
What organization is described as the longest-standing student-led missions organization in the world, and what major event does it organize annually?
Student Missionary Union (SMU); it organizes the annual Missions Conference
Who is the Assistant Director of Admissions Events?
Ashley Perez
How many students get some sort of financial aid?
100% of our students receive financial aid in some sort fo capacity
What is the difference between a Freshman Transfer student and a regular Transfer student in terms of college credits?
Freshman Transfer = 1–14 college credits after graduating high school; Transfer = 15+ college credits taken after graduating high school
Name all seven academic 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
Name four offices or resources that are available to help support Biola students, and explain what each one does.
Academic Advising
Career Center
Health Center
Office of Student Accessibility
Registrar's Office
Office of Financial Aid
Admissions Office
Who is the Admissions Marketing Content and Creative Manager?
Rachel Patterson
A student doesn't know the answer to a question and needs guidance. According to the study guide, what is the exact recommended response they should give?
That’s a great question! I’m actually not too sure, but you should reach out to your admissions counselor about that.”
A student wants to apply to the Nursing Program. Name all three steps/requirements listed in the study guide for entering the Nursing Program.
Declare as a BS in Healthcare Management major; complete prerequisite courses during the first two years; apply to the Nursing Program with a 70 on TEAS and cumulative 3.2 GPA
Name the four resources/equipment opportunities listed in the study guide that demonstrate what students can access for hands-on academic experience.
Production Center equipment room; Speech-Language Clinic; AI Lab; Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health
What is the Biola Missions Statement?
Biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus
Name all six people listed under Admissions staff whose positions have a specified name in the study guide.
Fitsum Mulat, Amber Nakamura, Connor Lunde, Billie Padilla, Ashley Perez, Rachel Patterson.
What are the 10 most popular/top majors at Biola listed on the study guide?
Bible, Theology & Ministry
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Cinema & Media Arts
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Healthcare Management
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Elementary Education
Nursing
Psychology