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Biola University
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 2,131 reviews
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    Biola University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    76%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    65%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,500/ year
    Poll
    81%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.108 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.200 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A-
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,972/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 226 responses
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    • Eagles Nest
      27%
    • Cafe
      25%
    • Common Grounds
      17%
    • Heritage Cafe
      11%
    • The Soaring Eagle
      9%
    • Talon
      8%
    • Blackstone Caf
      3%
    83%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.127 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A-
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 116 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      56%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      37%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      7%

    Safety

    Safety
    A-
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    97%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.132 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 98 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      98%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 107 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      62%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      37%
    • Not very visible.
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 188 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      29%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      66%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 160 responses
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    • Missions Conference
      21%
    • Mock Rock
      15%
    • Punk N Pie
      11%
    • Midnight Madness
      10%
    • Dodgeball Tournament
      10%
    • Torrey Conference
      9%
    • Nation Ball
      9%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 124 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      2%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      3%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      81%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 56 responses
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    • Mock Rock
      57%
    • Nationball
      39%
    • Graduation
      2%
    • Stall Out Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    91%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.139 responses
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