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It is expected that all graduating students will be present at commencement ceremonies except in cases of extreme emergency or other similarly difficult circumstances. Permission to graduate in absentia must be secured at least one month prior to commencement from the Office of the Registrar. Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2015 Biola University (All Programs) Men Women Total 2,832 3,390 6,222 Undergraduate Programs Classification Men Women Total Freshmen 318 606 924 Sophomores 348 639 987 Juniors 365 600 965 Seniors 513 830 1,343 Special Students 3 3 6 Total 1,547 2,678 4,225 Graduate Programs Classification Men Women Total School of Arts and Sciences 240 53 293 School of Education and Masters 16 108 124 Special (Credential and Certificate) 12 57 69 Talbot School of Theology 1 836 274 1,110 Cook School of Intercultural Studies 105 108 213 Rosemead School of Psychology 34 94 128 Crowell School of Business 42 18 60 Total 1,285 712 1,997 1 Institute for Spiritual Formation is part of Talbot School of Theology with 169 students. Summary of University Graduating Class 2014–15 Academic Year Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts Degree 556 Bachelor of Science Degree 301 Bachelor of Music Degree 9 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree 16 Undergraduate Programs Total 882
School of Education Credential
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Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Teaching
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School of Business Master of Business Administration School of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics Master of Arts in Science and Religion Cook School of Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Anthropology
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Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies 14 Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 7 Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics 2 Master of Arts in Biblical Languages and Linguistics 3 Master of Arts in Missions 0 Doctor of Missiology 0 Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Education 7 Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Studies 9 Rosemead School of Psychology Master of Arts 24 Doctor of Psychology 15 Doctor of Philosophy 9 Graduate Programs Total 439 Grand Total 1,321 Graduation Rate Disclosure The average six-year graduation rate for the full-time, degree-seeking, first-time undergraduate cohorts who entered Biola University in Fall 2009 and three years prior is 68.4%. This graduation rate is used to estimate the number of graduates from a first-time undergraduate cohort who may complete their degrees. Some of our undergraduate degree programs require more credits to graduate and may require more than four years to complete. Undergraduate Requirements and Policies High School Record An applicant for regular standing must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a scholastic record (including SAT or ACT scores) which indicates ability to pursue higher education successfully. Biola University welcomes applications from students who have been home-schooled. A transcript showing high school work completed, SAT or ACT scores, and a pastor's reference is required. GED scores may be requested at the discretion of the Director of Admissions. Students must be 17 years of age by the time of enrollment at the University. Home- schooled students are eligible to qualify for all merit scholarships. The applicant must have a high school diploma. The following is a recommended college prep curriculum: English (four years), mathematics (three years), science (two years, including a laboratory science), foreign language (four years), social science (two years). Additional high school course electives are recommended as well. Prospective students
Graduate Programs Talbot School of Theology Certificate
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Master of Arts
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Master of Divinity Master of Theology Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Education Doctor of Ministry
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