Student Population Overview
Biola University educates a diverse community of 5,857 students, with 3,673 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,184 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,857
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Biola University has a predominantly full-time student body with 67% of students being full-time and 33% being part-time, totaling 5,857 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
67% Full-Time
33% Part-Time
3,905
Full-Time Students
1,391
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
63% Undergraduate
37% Graduate
3,673
Undergraduate
2,184
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Biola University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,310 students, but also includes 62 students in the Under 18 range, 1,300 students in the 18-19 range, 462 students in the 22-24 range, 261 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,573 students in the 25+ age group, with 2 in the Under 18 category, 23 in the 20-21 category, 305 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Biola University has more women than men with 2,219 female students and 1,454 male students enrolled.
Men
1,454
25%
Women
2,219
38%
Geographic Origin
Biola University has 65% (486 students) from in-state California, 28% (212 students) from out-of-state, and 6% (48 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
746
New students this year
Campus Location
La Mirada, California
Suburb: Large