Point Loma Nazarene University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3176 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #909 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #841 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #72 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #1504 of 2,345 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,174
- Graduates
- 1,271
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pointloma.edu
Point Loma Nazarene University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Point Loma Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91% | 80% |
| Applicants | 3,060 | 985 | 2,075 |
| Admissions | 2,560 | 893 | 1,667 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 662 | 235 | 427 |
1,201 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
459 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point Loma Nazarene University are 1170-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point Loma Nazarene University are 22-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2210 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1314 (30%) |
| Asian | 322 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 311 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 100 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Point Loma Nazarene University is $34,851 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,503 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,776 |
| $48-75K | $30,973 |
| $75-110K | $31,832 |
| $110K+ | $37,450 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,800 | $11,880 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,800 | $11,880 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,800 | $11,880 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | |
| Fee in-state | $700 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,845 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,300 |
Point Loma Nazarene University majors
Point Loma Nazarene University has granted 936 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 401 master's across 10 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 129 | 28 | |
| Education, General | 140 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 54 | 60 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 64 | 36 | |
| Child Development | 82 | ||
| Psychology, General | 71 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | 49 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 58 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 37 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 34 | ||
| Information Technology | 33 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 19 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | ||
| Christian Studies | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 7 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Music Technology | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 936 | 401 | 9 |
Point Loma Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 68% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point Loma Nazarene University has published 774 scientific papers with 7,057 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 | 17 |
| 1992 | 5 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 12 |
| 1994 | 4 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 | 14 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 | 22 |
| 2001 | 9 | 41 |
| 2002 | 9 | 41 |
| 2003 | 9 | 64 |
| 2004 | 9 | 91 |
| 2005 | 7 | 70 |
| 2006 | 15 | 138 |
| 2007 | 12 | 174 |
| 2008 | 59 | 155 |
| 2009 | 41 | 175 |
| 2010 | 47 | 186 |
| 2011 | 62 | 212 |
| 2012 | 26 | 239 |
| 2013 | 44 | 304 |
| 2014 | 30 | 331 |
| 2015 | 32 | 363 |
| 2016 | 40 | 383 |
| 2017 | 29 | 370 |
| 2018 | 60 | 397 |
| 2019 | 39 | 501 |
| 2020 | 35 | 604 |
| 2021 | 34 | 825 |
| 2022 | 27 | 807 |
Notable alumni
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Destin Daniel Cretton
- Occupations
- film editorfilm screenwriterfilm producerscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his films Short Term 12, The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019) and the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). He has also been tapped to direct Marvel Studios' Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (2025).
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Doug TenNapel
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directoranimatorscreenwritercomics artist
- 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
- rock musiciansingerrecord producersinger-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 attorney and politician who represented the 35th district in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican who was elected in November 2016. Cunningham's district encompassed 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
- teacherpolitician
- 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 | 657 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3900 Lomaland Dr San Diego, California, 92106-2899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 6198492200 |