Point Loma Nazarene University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
CollegeGrad School
Point Loma Nazarene University
- 4 Year
- SAN DIEGO, CA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 979 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade A
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
Point Loma Nazarene University Rankings
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Point Loma Nazarene Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
1140-1310
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$33,183 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,848 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 50 responses66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 56 responses46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 56 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing139 Graduates
- Child Development79 Graduates
- Psychology56 Graduates
- Health Professions48 Graduates
- Office Management42 Graduates
- Sociology39 Graduates
- Biology35 Graduates
- Business33 Graduates
- Elementary Education33 Graduates
- Communications21 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,611 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
592
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
85%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 68 responsesPoll
73%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 93 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
75%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Because of COVID-19, my Loma experience has definitely been different than others; however, I overall have absolutely no regrets about coming here! I have not had a single bad professor. Because it is a small school, all of the teachers can get to know you and genuinely care about your well-being. The campus is beautiful and the beach is only a five minute walk from down the cliffs! If you're looking for a party school this is not the place to go, but if you want a beautiful campus with great academics then this is the place to go! There is definitely a lack of diversity which could be improved, but there is a POC club on campus to help people meet each other, and there is also a LGBTQ+ club on campus for those who are possibly hesitating to come to a Christian campus because of their sexuality. My only real complaints is the cafeteria food could be better, but I've heard it's the same quality as other colleges.
Point Loma is paradise on earth. The campus is beautiful, the professors genuinely care about you, and the people are welcoming. I thought I wouldn't like attending a school with a small campus, but it turned out that it was just what I needed. Classes are extremely personal. You also get to meet a lot of people though! Precisely because it's small, you build deep and intimate connections with those around you. You also get to form tight knit relationships with your professors and their associates. This helps for any form of networking. Additionally, we have a variety of amazing local stores and events. San Diego is a beautiful area to live in, providing you with everything from famous taco stands to mainstream concerts. The education in itself is amazing. Statistically, PLNU has one of the best nursing programs in the country. The standard income rate after graduating is very high also. Overall, I recommend this school to anyone who wants to end with a good career/college experience.
PLNU was such a wonderful community to be a part of! Every professor I had genuinely cared about me and was always willing to answer any questions I had. I learned so much in my undergrad here, it truly prepared me for my next steps. The career guidance was also incredibly helpful and my department always had great seminars/talks to offer to help with that as well.