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Biola University Computer Science Programs

Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Mirada, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Biola University Rankings

Biola University is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#57 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#76 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#359 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Biola University?

Contact information for Biola University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
Phone:	5629036000
Website:	www.biola.edu/
Admissions:	www.biola.edu/admissions/undergrad
Financial Aid:	www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad

How Do I Get Into Biola University?

You can apply to Biola University online at: https://www.biola.edu/admissions/undergrad#apply-now

Biola University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Biola University

These are the things Biola University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Biola University?

Biola University admits 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Biola University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 700. Math scores were between 560 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Biola University ranged between 24 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Biola University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,510	1,020	68%
Women	2,271	1,791	79%

Can I Afford Biola University?

The average net price after aid at Biola University is $28,101. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$48,984
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$48,984
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$48,984
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$48,984

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Biola University receive some form of financial aid (746 students).

Nearly 95% of students at Biola University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,449 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,798.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Biola University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,603 per year.

Biola University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,184 students enrolled at Biola University. Biola University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,390 undergraduate students at Biola University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Biola University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	437
Black or African American	108
Hispanic	816
White	1,335
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	274
Non-Resident	230

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Biola University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	533
Washington	52
Colorado	39
Texas	28
Oregon	26

Additionally, approximately 6.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Biola University Graduate Student Diversity

1,901 of Biola University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Biola University, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Biola University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	351
Black or African American	77
Hispanic	235
White	671
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	108
Non-Resident	292

Online Learning at Biola University

Biola University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,219 undergraduate students at Biola University took at least one online class — of those, 247 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 360 students took at least one online class and 980 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Biola University

These computer science degree programs are offered by Biola University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	14	—	—	14

Academic Programs at Biola University

Biola University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Biola University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.