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Biola University
Biola University is a comprehensive Christian institution located in La Mirada, offering more than 250 academic programs and ranked #1 among Christian colleges by U.S. News & World Report for integrating faith throughout its operations.
Biola University is located at 13800 Biola Avenue in La Mirada. The university describes itself as "the most comprehensively Christian university in North America" and offers more than 250 academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. These programs are delivered on campus and online through multiple schools including the School of Business, Psychology, Theology, Cinema & Media Arts, and Education. The university tied with Harvard, Cornell, and MIT on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Undergraduate Teaching list and appears on Variety's roster of top film schools.
Biola annually distributes over $70 million in scholarships and grants to students, with academic scholarships reaching up to $24,500 per year. Ninety-seven percent of Biola alumni report satisfaction with their educational experience. The university's presence in La Mirada brings a substantial student population to the city and contributes to the city's character as an education-centered community.
Biola families, like all La Mirada residents, balance education, careers, and long-term planning for their loved ones. Life insurance is part of that planning—a way to ensure that if something happens to a parent or income-earner, students can continue their education without financial strain, and dependents have the security they need during their most vulnerable years.