Student Population Overview
Biola University educates a diverse community of 5,387 students, with 3,499 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,888 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,387
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Biola University has a predominantly full-time student body with 73% of students being full-time and 27% being part-time, totaling 5,387 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
73% Full-Time
27% Part-Time
3,916
Full-Time Students
1,471
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
65% Undergraduate
35% Graduate
3,499
Undergraduate
1,888
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Biola University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,428 students, but also includes 88 students in the Under 18 range, 1,225 students in the 18-19 range, 452 students in the 22-24 range, 305 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,558 students in the 25+ age group, with 2 in the Under 18 category, 27 in the 20-21 category, 301 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Biola University has more women than men with 2,127 female students and 1,372 male students enrolled.
Men
1,372
25%
Women
2,127
39%
Geographic Origin
Biola University has 67% (462 students) from in-state California, 27% (185 students) from out-of-state, and 7% (47 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
694
New students this year
Campus Location
La Mirada, California
Suburb: Large