Education
Biola University Inc
LA MIRADA, CA
Total revenue
$250.2M
Total expenses
$241.8M
Net assets
$375.1M
Grants received
$44.3M
377 grants
EIN
950549600
Tax year
2023
Mission
A private Christian university offering biblically-centered education, scholarship, and service.
Programs
4 programs
Student Services: Student Services includes Student Development and Intercollegiate Athletics. This includes a variety of student support, such as student communications, Title IX administration, student engagement and wellness, housing personnel, career development, academic advising, and the counseling center for students. It also includes support for international students, special-needs students, veterans, and off-campus students.
Auxiliary Services: Auxiliary Services serves the Biola University community through the Biola Store, conference services, dining services, the Print Shop, residential facilities, and student transportation. Auxiliary Services offers conference services for youth organizations, churches, sports camps, community groups, and other external organizations. There are six eateries available on Biola University's campus, including Cafe Biola which is the main dining facility, Eagles' Nest, and The Heritage Cafe. Residential facilities include 10 residence halls, and seven apartment buildings offered as housing to undergraduate and graduate students.
Other Academic Programs: Crowell School of Business: The Crowell School of Business prepares students academically with a foundational business education while nurturing their Christian commitment through solid biblical integration in courses and contact with faculty and staff. The mission of the Crowell School of Business is to equip students to develop a Biblical worldview so as to see business as ministry: to prepare students for excellence and leadership in their career, to be strong in mind and character, and mature in faith so that they will make an impact for God in this time and place. The Crowell School of Business offers two Bachelor's degree programs plus one Online Bachelor degree, four minors, and one Masters degree program. Degrees available include B.S. in Accounting, B.S. in Business Administration with 7 concentrations available, and Masters of Business Administration. As of Fall 2023, the Crowell School of Business's enrollment is 490 undergraduate students and 120 Masters students. Every year the Crowell School of Business hosts the Biola Startup Competition where undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni, are invited to pitch their concept for a business or nonprofit, develop a business plan, and compete for capital. In addition, every other month, the Crowell School of Business hosts the Distinguished Speaker Series, where prominent business leaders are invited to speak with students. Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts: The Synder School of Cinema & Media Arts focuses on equipping students to serve as an observer, interpreter, and creator of mass media through a Christian worldview. There are four areas of study to select from: game design and interactive media, production, writing for the screen and entertainment producing. The School of Cinema & Media Arts is ranked by Variety as one of the 30 best film programs in the world and is ranked as the #1 Christian film school. They offer three Bachelor's degree programs, including B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts, B.A. in Writing for Film and Television, B.A. in Game Design and Interactive Media, and minor in Media Studies. As of Fall 2023, the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts' enrollment is 397 undergraduate students. School of Fine Arts & Communication: The School of Fine Arts and Communication is where students explore new ways to create, tell and distribute stories because every discipline taught is a channel through which students can impact the world and express their faith - with words, visuals, and sound. The programs give students the opportunity to become proficient and powerful storytellers. The School of Fine Arts and Communication offers 11 Bachelor's degree programs and 9 minors. Degrees available include B.F.A. in Studio Art, B.S. in Design, B.A. in Music, B.A. in Communication. As of Fall 2023, the School of Fine Arts & Communication's enrollment is 391 undergraduate students and 4 Masters students. School of Humanities & Social Science: The School of Humanities & Social Sciences aims to look at humankind's similar and disparate systems, beliefs, languages and cultures and to gain an understanding through the literary masterpieces of great thinkers. They provide context for traditions and folklore and let philosophy collide with history and politics, in an attempt to make sense of the world from a human perspective, as well as a biblical perspective. The School of Humanities & Social Sciences offers 6 Bachelor's degrees along with 8 minor programs. Degrees available include B.A. in English, B.A. in Political Science, and B.A. in Sociology. The School of Humanities & Social Sciences also offers the Torrey Honors College, which is Biola University's undergraduate honors program. As of Fall 2023, the School of Humanities & Social Science's enrollment is 252 undergraduate students. Talbot School of Theology: The mission of Talbot School of Theology is the development of disciples of Jesus Christ whose thought processes, character, and lifestyles reflect those of our Lord, and who are dedicated to disciple making throughout the world. The goal is to educate and graduate students characterized by a commitment to serving Christ, missionary and evangelistic zeal, and a solid knowledge of the scriptures. The Talbot School of Theology offers two Bachelor's degree programs, nine Masters degree programs, five Doctoral degree programs, and four certificate programs. Degrees available include B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry; Master of Divinity (M.Div.); and Doctor of Ministry. As of Fall 2023, the Talbot School of Theology's enrollment is 226 undergraduate students, 1,010 Masters students, and 231 Doctoral students. Talbot School of Theology engages with its students and community through its weekly podcast "Think Biblically," "The Good Book Blog, the Talbot Magazine which is published twice a year. School of Education: The School of Education exists to train up those who desire to make an impact as educators in classrooms, administration buildings, homeschools, the mission field and beyond. Our wide selection of rigorous, biblically centered academic offerings - ranging from undergraduate and graduate programs to teaching credentials and certificates, as well as K-12 as well as homeschool education through our Eight-Week Clinic Courses for grades 1 through 6. The School of Education offers three Bachelor's program degrees, five Masters program degrees, eight certificate/credential programs, and four minors. Degrees available include B.A. in Early Childhood, B.A. in Liberal Studies (Multidisciplinary), and M.A. in Education. As of Fall 2023, the School of Education's enrollment is 164 undergraduate students and 220 Masters students. Rosemead School of Psychology: Rosemead School of Psychology is a top psychology school for Christians who want to integrate their faith with their field. Rosemead School of Psychology brings together the scientific, research-driven study of human behavior with biblical perspectives on human flourishing. Students are equipped with knowledge and skills for professional roles in clinical psychology, therapy, counseling, teaching and research. Rosemead School of Psychology offers two Bachelor's degree programs, one of which is an online Bachelor's degree program, and two Doctoral degree programs. Degrees available include B.A. in Psychology and Ph.D. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. As of Fall 2023, the Rosemead School of Psychology's enrollment is 329 undergraduate students and 118 Doctoral students. Cook School of Intercultural Studies: The Cook School of Intercultural Studies exists to equip students to communicate, live and work effectively in culturally diverse contexts, to make disciples of all peoples, and to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. It's diverse faculty, with overseas and missionary experience in nearly 100 countries, equips students for careers in a wide variety of fields globally and domestically. After 40 years of educating and mobilizing students for service around the world, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year and relocate most of its programs to Biola University's Talbot School of Theology starting Fall 2024. The Cook School of Intercultural Studies offers one Masters degree program, and three Doctoral programs. Degrees available include B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Intercultural Education. As of Fall 2023, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies' enrollment is 27 undergraduate students, 27 Masters students, and 106 Doctoral students. The Cook School of Intercultural Studies publishes The International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching, which is an annual publication relating to English language teaching and Christian English language teachers. General Studies: General Studies includes a flexible academic path for students who may be undecided in their major or wish to explore different disciplines before choosing a more specific field of study
Other Program Services: Research: Research includes various grants that Biola University has secured from third parties, which includes administration of grants, as well as the research being performed. Research also includes The Center of Marriage & Relationships which equips students, couples and churches with the tools needed to build happy, healthy friendships, relationships and marriages. Public Services: Public Services includes Biola University's Biola Youth program and a counseling center for the community. Academic Support: Academic Support includes the Provost department, the library, diversity and inclusion administration, the Registrar's office, integration of faith and learning, and faculty administration and support.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
46 listed
Barry Corey
President
$643K
40 hrs/wk
Michael Pierce
Secretary/EVP, Univ Ops & Finance
$345K
40 hrs/wk
Matthew Hall
Provost and Senior Vice President
$327K
40 hrs/wk
David Shynn
VP, Transformation (part year)
$281K
40 hrs/wk
Heather Cordell
VP, Advancement (part year)
$238K
40 hrs/wk
Paula Tkach
Asst. Secretary/VP of Finance
$183K
40 hrs/wk
Brian Phillips
Asst. Secretary/Assoc. VP of Facility and Auxiliary Ops
$181K
40 hrs/wk
Fitsum Mulat
VP, Enrollment Management
$170K
40 hrs/wk
Mark Muha
VP, Student Development
$101K
40 hrs/wk
Hannah Lee
Trustee
$36K
2 hrs/wk
Bryan Loritts
Trustee
$36K
2 hrs/wk
David Kinnaman
Trustee
$26K
2 hrs/wk
Glenn Packiam
Trustee / Speaker
$2K
2 hrs/wk
Promod Haque
Trustee
—
2 hrs/wk
Rebecca Andrews
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Stanley Jantz
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Vincent Huang
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
David Vazquez
VP, University Advancement
—
40 hrs/wk
Tracey Harrison
VP, Communication and Brand Marketing
—
40 hrs/wk
Wayne Lowell
Trustee
—
2 hrs/wk
Bradley Cole
Vice Chair
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2 hrs/wk
Michael Maples
Board Chair
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2 hrs/wk
Adam Edgerly
Trustee (part year)
—
2 hrs/wk
Al Mijares
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Allan Kavalich
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Bob Pritchett
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Carol Hawkins
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
David Mitchell
Trustee (part year)
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2 hrs/wk
David Wright
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Dean VandeKamp
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Dwight Hanger
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Henry Riady
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
John Siefker
Trustee (part year)
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2 hrs/wk
Kennith Thompson
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Lynn Cohick
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Mandy Catto
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Marilyn Long
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Monica Busch
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Philip Paul
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Thomas Halleen
Dean, Cinema & Media Arts
$349K
40 hrs/wk
Paula Victor
General Counsel
$260K
40 hrs/wk
Christopher Grace
Director, Center for Marriage
$234K
40 hrs/wk
Scott Rae
Sr. Advisor to the President for University Mission
$223K
40 hrs/wk
Tamara Anderson
Senior Associate Provost
$212K
40 hrs/wk
Lee Wilhite
Former VP Enrollment, Marketing & Communication
$148K
0Deborah Taylor
Former Provost & Senior VP
$139K
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