About
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a private university in Point Loma in San Diego, California, United States. It was founded in 1902 as a Bible college by the Church of the Nazarene.
🇺🇸 USA · California
Point Loma Nazarene University
- Private
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 83.7%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹43,44,355Out-of-state
- Students
- 3,188Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 13Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
83.7% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 48.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 81.76%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 81.8% (2,506/3,065; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
83.7%admitted
84 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
21.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite1175-1365
4001600
ACT composite25-32
136
What a year costs
₹57,26,282
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹43,44,355
- Housing₹12,82,172
- Books & supplies₹99,756
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹21,15,161 a year.
Outcomes and support
85.5%
Retention
77.2%
Graduation
57%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state
One teacher for every 13 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
4 programmes
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Post-master's certificate
- Doctoral degree - professional practice
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | bachelor |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Business/Corporate Communications | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Engineering | bachelor |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Data Science | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Engineering Physics | bachelor |
| Engineering, General | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | bachelor |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | bachelor |
| International/Globalization Studies | bachelor |
| Journalism | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Management Information Systems and Services | bachelor |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Administration | bachelor |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | bachelor |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Religion/Religious Studies | bachelor |
| Religious Music and Worship | bachelor |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | bachelor |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate83.68%
Total Applicants3264
Admitted Applicants2731
Enrolled Applicants585
Application Fee₹5,166
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %1175
SAT Composite 75th %1365
ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %32
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹43,44,355
Out-of-State Tuition₹43,44,355
Average Housing Cost₹12,82,172
Books & Supplies₹99,756
Average Net Price₹36,37,892
Students Receiving Aid57%
Average Aid Awarded₹21,15,161
Out-of-State Students27%
Student Body Diversity
African American2.1%
Asian6.71%
Hispanic26.98%
White51.57%
Multiracial7.87%
Native American0.35%
Pacific Islander0.28%
International1.16%
Unknown Race2.98%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate77.17%
Retention Rate85.54%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates3188
Contact
Street Address3900 Lomaland Dr
ZIP Code92106
Phone(800) 733-7779
Websitehttps://www.pointloma.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/