Safety Score
1.89 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
La Mirada, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Biola University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,296-student campus.
- 1.89
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,961
- Rank of 3,050
- #223
- CA rank
- 5,296
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Biola University reports 1.89 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,961 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.89
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,961
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Biola University increased from 6 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesBiola University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in La Mirada, CA, enrolling approximately 5,296 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #223 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,296 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Biola University is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 1.51 incidents per 1,000 students, Biola University reports 25% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1961
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#223
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Biola University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 37% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Biola University percentile rank 35.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1961 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Biola University reports 25% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $48,984
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $48,984
- Avg Net Price
- $31,495
- Median Debt
- $23,875
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 74%
- SAT Average
- 1261
- SAT Math Range
- 560–670
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 24–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,752
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,778
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBiola University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 29% (7 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Fondling | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 24 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Biola University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CA
Biola University
1.89 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
South Seattle College
1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Trinity Valley Community College
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · 5,295 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · 5,300 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · 5,302 enrolled
Safety Score 4.15
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX · 5,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA · 5,267 enrolled
Safety Score 0.76
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Biola University nationally (rank #1961), regardless of size or state.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK
National Rank #1960
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
National Rank #1962
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA
National Rank #1959
East-West University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1963
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
National Rank #1958
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biola University safe?
Biola University has a safety score of 1.89 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,961 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Biola University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Biola University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Biola University have fire safety data?
Yes. Biola University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Biola University's Safety Profile
Biola University in La Mirada, CA enrolls 5,296 students and has a safety score of 1.89 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1961 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 6 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Biola University's 1.89 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Biola University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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