Talbot Quick Facts

Talbot School of Theology is a school of Biola University.

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Biola University

Founded

1908

Enrollment

  • Total: 5,370 (Fall 2004)
  • Traditional Undergraduate: 3,595

Degrees

Biola offers 30 majors, 145 professional fields of study, as well as master's, doctoral and professional degrees.

Schools

  1. School of Arts & Sciences
  2. Talbot School of Theology
  3. Rosemead School of Psychology
  4. School of Business
  5. School of Intercultural Studies
  6. School of Professional Studies

Accreditations

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • American Psychological Association
  • Association of Theological Schools
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • The State of California Board of Registered Nurses
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Community Service

Biola offers 223 community programs and services that benefit more than 205,450 individuals. All undergraduate students participate in community service.

Constituency

Of Biola's 47,800 alumni, 26,000 live in Southern California.

Religious & Convocation Requirements

30 hours of biblical studies required, chapel attendance 3 times a week required, student ministry expected

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Talbot

Established

1952

Denomination

Non-denominational

Demographics

  • 57% Caucasian
  • 25% Asian
  • 4% Hispanic
  • 4% African-American
  • 10% International

Gender

  • 71% Male
  • 29% Female

Faculty

52 full-time

Campus

96 acres

Library Holding

230,000

Did You Know?

96% of Talbot's full-time faculty have doctorates.