Point Loma Nazarene University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3046 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #887 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #818 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #71 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #459 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,216
- Graduates
- 1,400
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pointloma.edu
Point Loma Nazarene University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 93% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,949 | 891 | 2,058 |
| Admissions | 2,464 | 825 | 1,639 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 554 | 149 | 405 |
1,321 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
274 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
400 or 72%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point Loma Nazarene University are 1100-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
243 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point Loma Nazarene University are 23-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2319 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1391 (30%) |
| Two or more races | 333 (7%) |
| Asian | 302 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 101 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 93 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,604 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,033 |
| $48-75K | $27,354 |
| $75-110K | $33,428 |
| $110K+ | $39,300 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,600 | $11,880 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,600 | $11,880 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,600 | $11,880 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | |
| Fee in-state | $700 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,845 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,900 |
Point Loma Nazarene University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 164 | 22 | |
| Education, General | 174 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 64 | 79 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 42 | 58 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | 64 | |
| Child Development | 67 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | ||
| Psychology, General | 54 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | 11 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 47 | ||
| Information Technology | 32 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 29 | ||
| Biochemistry | 27 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | ||
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 17 | ||
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Christian Studies | 7 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 945 | 478 | 8 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 64% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 19 |
| 1992 | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 | 20 |
| 2002 | 8 | 24 |
| 2003 | 7 | 65 |
| 2004 | 7 | 109 |
| 2005 | 4 | 87 |
| 2006 | 12 | 207 |
| 2007 | 13 | 229 |
| 2008 | 63 | 238 |
| 2009 | 44 | 261 |
| 2010 | 42 | 277 |
| 2011 | 62 | 330 |
| 2012 | 25 | 421 |
| 2013 | 44 | 504 |
| 2014 | 32 | 535 |
| 2015 | 29 | 568 |
| 2016 | 34 | 624 |
| 2017 | 17 | 561 |
| 2018 | 58 | 556 |
| 2019 | 38 | 625 |
| 2020 | 38 | 777 |
| 2021 | 24 | 960 |
Notable alumni
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Destin Daniel Cretton
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm editor
- Biography
-
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his films Short Term 12 (2013), The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019) and the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
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Doug TenNapel
- Occupations
- writerscreenwritervoice actorcomics artistanimator
- Biography
-
Douglas Richard TenNapel is an American animator, writer, cartoonist, video game designer, and comic book artist whose work has encompassed animated television, video games, and comic books. He is best known for creating Earthworm Jim, a character that spawned a video game series, animated series, and a toy line. He is also the creator of the animated television series Catscratch (2005–2007), which aired on Nickelodeon, and was itself a loose adaptation of TenNapel's comic book limited series Gear.
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Greg Laswell
- Occupations
- record producersingersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Greg Laswell is an American musician, recording engineer, and record producer from San Diego, California. He attended high school at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California. He has released 7 studio albums: Good Movie in 2003, Through Toledo in 2006, Three Flights from Alto Nido in 2008, Take a Bow in 2010, Landline in 2012, I Was Going to be an Astronaut in 2014, Everyone Thinks I Dodged A Bullet in 2016, and Next Time in 2018, as well as several EPs and special singles. Many of his songs have been featured in films and television shows.
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Steven Lenhart
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Steven Lenhart is a former American soccer player.
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Jordan Cunningham
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jordan Cunningham is an American politician representing the 35th district in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican who was elected in November 2016. Cunningham's district encompasses San Luis Obispo County and portions of Santa Barbara County. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a school board trustee for the Templeton Unified School District and a Deputy District Attorney for San Luis Obispo County.
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Darlene Hooley
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- Biography
-
Darlene Kay Olson Hooley is an American politician and former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon who represented the state's 5th congressional district.
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Larry Alan Burns
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Larry Alan Burns is a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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Gregory C. Horn
- Enrolled in Point Loma Nazarene University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in psychology
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Gregory Curtis Horn is a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He retired in 2013 as 17th Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters and Director of Religious Programs, Marine Forces Reserve.
General info
| Alternative names | PLNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Motto | Teach, Shape, Send |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 689 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 3900 Lomaland Dr San Diego, California, 92106-2899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,395,000 |
| Phone | 6198492200 |
| Fax | +1 (619) 849 2579 |