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Biola University
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 an application essay are 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 interested in the nursing program are encouraged to take chemistry and algebra in high school. Applicants are urged to have at least two years in one foreign language in high school. The applicant with four years of the same foreign language in high school will not have to take any foreign language unless majoring in Bible, which requires Greek or Hebrew. Those with no foreign language in high school or wishing to begin a new language in college to meet the Core Curriculum (GE) requirement must take 12 credits of foreign language for most majors. Catalog information regarding each major will indicate any exceptions to this rule. Admission Procedure The following must be filed in seeking admission: 1. The personal application form. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $45 non-refundable application fee. 2. An official high school transcript. The applicant should request the high school to send this directly to the Office of Admissions. 3. An official transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions from each school the applicant has attended since high school. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to Biola by the previous institution(s) attended. This includes schools attended for even part of a semester. Those applying to the education or nursing programs should have an additional copy of each school's transcript sent directly to the appropriate department. 4. The scores of the Redesigned SAT or the ACT must be submitted. Information regarding testing dates may be secured from a high school counselor. Applicants are encouraged to take the Redesigned SAT or the ACT no later than the January testing date. 5. An application essay. Students must send in their response to the provided essay prompt in order to complete their application. 6. The regular application deadline for Fall is March 1 and for Spring is November 15. Applications may be submitted after deadlines (late fee total of $55), and will be considered and processed if space is available and time allows.
Graduate Programs Cook School of Intercultural Studies Certificates Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
5 7 0
Master of Arts in Anthropology
15
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
4 0
Master of Arts in Linguistics and Biblical Languages
Master of Arts in Missions Master of Arts in TESOL
18
5 4 7
Doctor of Missiology
Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Education Doctor of Philosophy, Intercultural Studies
Crowell School of Business Master of Business Administration Master of Professional Accountancy Rosemead School of Psychology Master of Arts
14
3
20 14
Doctor of Psychology Doctor of Philosophy
8
School of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics Master of Arts in Science and Religion
46 12
School of Education Certificate
1
24
Credential
3
Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Teaching
22
Talbot School of Theology Certificate
7
67
Master of Arts
9
Master of Arts in Christian Education
17 14 39
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership
Master of Divinity Master of Theology Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Ministry Graduate Programs Total
9 1 6
17
417
Grand Total
1,406
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 70.4%. 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.
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