Biola University

Azusa Pacific University

Biola UniversityQuick Stats13800 Biola AvenueLa Mirada, CA 90639-0001

[map]Phone: (562) 903-60002011-2012 Tuition$29,908 tuition and feesStudents4,106 enrolled39% male / 61% femaleAdmissionsrolling admission77.7%

Biola University

Biola UniversityStudent-faculty ratio 16:1

4-year graduation rate 51% - Medium

Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

26%

Theology and Religious Vocations 15%

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

12%

Psychology 12%

Social Sciences 8%

Biola UniversityTuition and fees $29,908 (2011-12)

Room and board $8,990 (2011-12) - Medium

Financial aid statistics

Biola University

English Chemistry

English majors will gain an understanding of the uses of language as a means of exposition, persuasion and critical thinking, an ability to speak and write with clarity, and an understanding of literature as a record of the development of human thought and a reflection of cultural history.

The mission of the Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Department at Biola University is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists, engineers, and educators in the physical sciences, who will glorify God, serve others and be good stewards of His creation. 

Majors

Biola UniversityCampus

Azusa Pacific2011-2012$29,940 Students5,511 enrolled35% male / 65% femaleAdmissionsJun. 1 application deadline50.6% accepted

Azusa PacificSelectivity more selective

Fall 2010 acceptance rate 51%

Application deadline June 1

SAT/ACT scores must be received by

August 30

Azusa Pacific4-year graduation rate 52% - Medium

Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

22%

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

19%

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

10%

Health Professions and Related Programs

10%

Psychology 8%

Azusa Pacific

Tuition and fees $29,940 (2011-12)

Room and board $8,488 (2011-12) - Medium

Azusa Pacific

Azusa PacificEnglish Chemistry

APU’s English major equips students to make effective use of the written word. The degree provides a solid foundation in writing technique and linguistics, as well as world, British, and American literature, creative writing, significant authors, and the history of literary movements. These then provide a framework for advanced study in one of three areas of concentration.

APU’s chemistry major equips students to explore the chemical foundations of our world. The degree provides a solid foundation in general, organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry; quantitative and instrumental analysis; physics; and calculus. These then provide a framework for in-depth study of advanced chemistry concepts and related fields such as thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, biochemistry, synthesis, and more.