Biola University La Mirada California

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$23,782
$24,998
$26,424
$27,744
5.0%
Books and supplies
$1,314
$1,386
$1,566
$1,638
4.6%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,410
$7,770
$8,120
$8,520
4.9%
Other
$2,862
$2,934
$2,970
$3,042
2.4%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,970
$9,288
$10,152
$10,872
7.1%
Other
$3,528
$3,618
$3,870
$3,996
3.3%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,780
$3,888
$4,014
$4,140
3.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$35,368
$37,088
$39,080
$40,944
4.8%
Off Campus
$37,594
$39,290
$42,012
$44,250
5.3%
Off Campus with Family
$28,876
$30,272
$32,004
$33,522
4.7%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$45
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
2,681
871
1,810
Percent admitted
81%
80%
82%
Percent admitted who enrolled
52%
61%
47%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Recommendations
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
711
90%
ACT
267
34%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
500
800
SAT Math
480
800
SAT Writing
500
790
ACT Composite
21
35
ACT English
21
35

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
2/28/1961 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
5/23/1980 –
Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) – PsyD Doctoral programs
5/23/1980 –
Accredited
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
Theology (THEOL) – Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
7/1/1978 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
10/13/2007 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1997 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1970 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
7/1/1972 –
Accredited