Outcomes at Biola
Graduation Rate
72.06%
Retention Rate
84.00%
The graduation rate at Biola University is 72.06% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 619 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 859 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 69.60%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Biola University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Biola University. 619 students have completed. In addition, 35 students still enrolled and 205 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 859 | 859 |
| Completers | 619 (72.06%) | 619 |
| Still Enrolled | 35 (4.07%) | 35 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 205 (23.86%) | 205 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 514 students have completed in 4 years and additional 83 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 514 (59.84%) |
184 (61.33%) |
330 (59.03%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 83 (9.66%) |
29 (9.67%) |
54 (9.66%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 22 (2.56%) |
5 (1.67%) |
17 (3.04%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72.06% (619/859) | 72.67% (218/300) | 71.74% (401/559) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (1/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 70.00% (84/120) | 66.67% (32/48) | 72.22% (52/72) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 35.00% (7/20) | 33.33% (2/6) | 35.71% (5/14) |
| Hispanic | 64.44% (116/180) | 73.47% (36/49) | 61.07% (80/131) |
| White | 78.07% (324/415) | 77.78% (119/153) | 78.24% (205/262) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (4/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Two or More Race | 64.41% (38/59) | 58.82% (10/17) | 66.67% (28/42) |
| Unknown | 75.00% (12/16) | 80.00% (4/5) | 72.73% (8/11) |