Biola University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
6%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Biola University has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.0%(1,501)
Hispanic
23.9%(815)
African American
3.3%(111)
Asian
15.2%(517)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(13)
Two or More Races
8.6%(294)
Unknown
4.5%(154)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment5,857
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Biola University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Biola University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.6%(1,454)
Women
60.4%(2,219)

Gender Statistics

Men1,454

25% of total enrollment

Women2,219

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Biola University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(62)
18-19
38.3%(1,300)
20-21
38.6%(1,310)
22-24
13.6%(462)
25+
7.7%(261)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
20-21
1.2%(23)
22-24
16.0%(305)
25+
82.7%(1,573)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Biola University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.1%(486)
Out-of-State
28.4%(212)
International
6.4%(48)

Regional Representation

In-State486

65% of student body

Out-of-State212

28% of student body

International48

6% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age