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Point Loma Nazarene University Teaching Programs

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Point Loma Nazarene University Rankings

PLNU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#26 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#98 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Point Loma Nazarene University?

Get in touch with PLNU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899
Phone:	6198492200
Website:	www.pointloma.edu/
Admissions:	www.pointloma.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.pointloma.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into PLNU?

You can apply to PLNU online at: www.pointloma.edu/UndergradAdmissions/ApplyNow.htm

PLNU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for PLNU

Here’s what PLNU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into PLNU?

PLNU admits 84%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at PLNU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 695. Math scores were between 565 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1175 to 1365. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at PLNU ranged between 25 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at PLNU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,084	969	89%
Women	2,181	1,763	81%

Can I Afford Point Loma Nazarene University?

The average net price after aid at PLNU is $50,168. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$45,300
In-State Fees	$950
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,300
Out-of-State Fees	$950
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$46,250
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$46,250

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at PLNU receive some form of financial aid (657 students).

Approximately 85% of students at PLNU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,348 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,163.

Student Loan Debt

50% of PLNU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,340 per year.

Point Loma Nazarene University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,632 students enrolled at PLNU. PLNU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,132 undergraduate students at PLNU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point Loma Nazarene University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	219
Black or African American	65
Hispanic	839
White	1,612
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	244
Non-Resident	34

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at PLNU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	424
Washington	34
Arizona	23
Colorado	16
Hawaii	12

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Point Loma Nazarene University Graduate Student Diversity

1,336 of PLNU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at PLNU, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point Loma Nazarene University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	105
Black or African American	52
Hispanic	525
White	538
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	73
Non-Resident	12

Online Learning at Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

615 undergraduate students at PLNU took at least one online class — of those, 424 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 346 students took at least one online class and 819 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University

These teaching degree programs are offered by PLNU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	—	126	—	126
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	51	—	—	51
Special Education and Teaching	—	10	—	10
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	8	—	8
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	5	—	5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

PLNU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.