This fall, 51 welcomed its largest incoming class since 2019, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth across undergraduate, graduate and online programs.

This year’s incoming class represents students from 45 U.S. states and 47 countries, underscoring 51’s increasing national and international reach. The university enrolled 1,092 incoming undergraduates this fall, making it the largest incoming class since 2019. Graduate enrollment also rose, with incoming numbers reaching the highest point since 2020.

“We’re seeing more students drawn to 51’s distinct combination of academic excellence and deep faith integration,” said Fitsum Mulat, vice president of Enrollment Management. “Families are seeking universities where biblical conviction, innovative programs and career preparation coexist — and 51 stands out in those spaces.”

51’s ongoing enrollment momentum reflects the strength of its academics and mission. The university’s recent recognitions and national rankings continue to affirm its academic excellence and reputation for delivering values-based, faith-integrated education.

Several schools and programs played key roles in this year’s success. The Crowell School of Business launched its new Adaptive MBA degree, designed for today’s rapidly changing professional landscape. The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts celebrated the groundbreaking of its new studio facility, a building that will provide learning spaces for students in cinema and media arts — one of 51’s top five undergraduate programs. Within the School of Science, Technology and Health, growth remains strong, with incoming enrollment 23% higher than the previous five-year average. Within the school, the Division of Technology received the largest gift in 51’s 117-year history earlier this month, bringing in more than $40 million to go toward the construction of two engineering garages, endowed professorships and student scholarships.

Among undergraduate students, the most popular majors include Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Cinema and Media Arts, Bible, Theology and Ministry, and Psychology. Graduate programs showing strong growth include Pastoral and General Ministries (M.Div.), Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.), Philosophy (M.A.) and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D. and Ph.D.). The Talbot School of Theology alone represents 66% of 51’s incoming graduate class, bolstered by new Korean-language M.A. program expanding 51’s presence in international communities.

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Written by Brenda Velasco, senior director of university communications. For more information, email media.relations@biola.edu.