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How strong are the academics at Biola University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
55%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Biola has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
64
10-19
263
20-29
157
30-39
42
40-49
20
50-99
16
100+
10

Honors Programs

Biola University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Biola's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Biola University:

85%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Biola University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
38.8
52.24
65.68
79.12
92.56
106

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 21
  • Biochemistry 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 106
  • Accounting 17
Communication
  • Journalism 23
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 15
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 36
  • Education, General 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Multicultural Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 15
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 26
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 50
  • Health and Wellness, General 5
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 1
History
  • History, General 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 16
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 7
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 18
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 96
  • Applied Psychology 17
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 21
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious Education 22
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 13
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 8
  • Religious/Sacred Music 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 75
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 20
  • Music, Other 9
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 9
  • Music Pedagogy 7
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 4
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 0

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