Biola University is a private Christian university founded in 1908 and located in La Mirada, California. It is privately owned and has approximately 1950 employees. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including Bible and theology, business, education, nursing, psychology, and science. Biola University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is affiliated with the Evangelical Christian Churches and Missions (ECCM).