Biola University

Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For over 100 years, Biola, a community where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians has been committed to biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and vocational preparation.

Founded in 1908, Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university enrolling over 6,000 students in La Mirada, online, and in distance programs worldwide. Biola is consistently ranked among the nation’s foremost Christian universities by U.S. News & World Report.  Biola is home to the Torrey Honors Institute, a world leading, classically based honors program for students of any major, and the Stewart Honors program for STEM students.

Biola’s 95-acre campus is less than 25 miles from iconic Southern California locations. Biola’s athletic program competes in NCAA Division II. Over two-thirds of Biola students receive financial aid. Biola is a Yellow Ribbon school and offers an unlimited number of Yellow Ribbon scholarships annually, up to the total cost of tuition and required fees.

Biola Online Bachelor's Programs

Biola ’s fully online bachelor's programs empower you to take classes on your schedule, giving you the tools you need to take the next step in your career. You’ll get flexible and biblically integrated online classes offered year-round in convenient 7-week course sessions — all from a leading Christian university. Here are the programs offered:

• Applied Psychology, B.S.
• Bible, Theology, and Apologetics, B.S.
• Biblical Ministries, B.S.
• Business Management, B.S.
• Communication, B.S.
• Early Childhood, B.S.
• Entertainment Business, B.S. 
• Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
• Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.
• Organizational Leadership, B.S. 

Biola University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Biola University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Biola University has GI Bill-approved programs
• Biola University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Biola University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Biola University offers  credit for military
• Biola University awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Biola University does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is Biola University a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, Biola University is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is Biola University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Biola University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Biola University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Biola University does not offer Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's programs.

This means that some tuition costs may not be fully covered by the GI Bill. As a result, you may have out-of-pocket costs for which you are responsible to cover your full tuition for a master’s program.

Does Biola University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Biola University does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Biola University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Biola University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Biola University's online tuition rates for active military?

Biola University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Biola University offer online degree programs?

No, Biola University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Biola University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Biola University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.