Biola University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
7%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Biola University has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.5%(1,452)
Hispanic
23.7%(771)
African American
3.0%(99)
Asian
15.2%(496)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(13)
Two or More Races
8.6%(281)
Unknown
4.3%(141)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment5,387
International Students7%

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 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.2%(1,372)
Women
60.8%(2,127)

Gender Statistics

Men1,372

25% of total enrollment

Women2,127

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Biola University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(88)
18-19
35.0%(1,225)
20-21
40.8%(1,428)
22-24
12.9%(452)
25+
8.7%(305)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
20-21
1.4%(27)
22-24
15.9%(301)
25+
82.5%(1,558)

Age Diversity Insights

76%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Biola University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 67% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.6%(462)
Out-of-State
26.7%(185)
International
6.8%(47)

Regional Representation

In-State462

67% of student body

Out-of-State185

27% of student body

International47

7% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age