Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Website: Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University School Description

Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. Being of Wesleyan heritage, we aspire to be a learning community where grace is foundational, truth is pursued, and holiness is a way of life.

Point Loma Nazarene University is a selective, Christian liberal arts university located in San Diego, California, with graduate program regional centers throughout Southern California. Home to approximately 2,400 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students, PLNU is committed to teaching, shaping, and sending students into the world prepared to use their gifts.

PLNU’s undergraduate programs are offered at the Point Loma campus. Renowned for its whole-person approach, PLNU's undergraduate educational opportunities include research, honors projects, study abroad, short-term mission trips, student ministries, chapel services, athletics, and a host of clubs and organizations that enrich the classroom experience. Spiritual growth and putting faith into action through service are central here.

Point Loma Nazarene University Point Loma Nazarene University also offers graduate education in biology, business, education, nursing, and theology. PLNU’s School of Education offers graduate programs at four regional centers in Arcadia, Bakersfield, the Inland Empire (including Corona), and San Diego’s Mission Valley. Master’s degrees, an education specialist degree, credentials, and certificates are available. In addition, the Mission Valley Regional Center offers programs in business (MBA) and nursing (MSN and post-MSN certifications). Graduate programs in biology (M.A. and M.S.), ministry (M.Min.), and theology (M.A. in religion) are offered on the Point Loma campus.

San Diego is a city bustling with business opportunities. Known for its outstanding biotech, telecommunications, and high-tech industries in particular, San Diego is the ideal place to study, intern and work. San Diego is also a nexus for international business with its close proximity to Mexico and the Pacific Rim.

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Point Loma Nazarene University

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Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a Christian liberal arts college, its main campus located on the Point Loma oceanfront in San Diego, California. It was founded as a bible college 1902 by the Church of the Nazarene.

History

The college was founded by several female laypersons in the Church of the Nazarene with the assistance of Phineas F. Bresee, co-founder of the Nazarene Church in Los Angeles. The "initiators," in the words of historian Timothy L. Smith, convinced “a reluctant Bresee to support the venture." Their desire to recruit Bresee as their patron was understandable. He had chaired the committee that recommended Simpson College become a four–year college, raised the money for buildings there like College Hall, now "the college’s primary historic landmark," and served on the their board of trustees for 16 years, part of that time as board president. In Los Angeles, he was a trustee for the University of Southern California and worked with J. P. Widney to save the College of Liberal Arts there.

The institution envisioned was "a simple Bible college" to train ministerial and lay leadership for the newly established Nazarene denomination, but a bible college did not fit Bresee's notion of a real Christian school and he "promised little or no assistance." The women went ahead with their plan, with money raised from their husbands, and Pacific Bible College opened in 1902 under Principal Mary Hill. Hill left for missionary work in China the next year, and left the school under Leora Maris' leadership.

In 1906, Bresee's interest in the college was piqued with a large donation from Jackson Deets. Bresee now saw the possibility for a real liberal arts college in the newly renamed Deets Pacific Bible College. Bresee and Deets were soon planning Nazarene University together: academy, liberal arts college, and bible school.

In 1910, the college moved to the Hugus Ranch property in Pasadena, California, and was renamed Nazarene University. It was renamed again to Pasadena University following a theological dispute and near bankruptcy in 1917. The school received accreditation from Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools in 1943, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1949. The school was once again renamed, this time to Pasadena College. The college preparatory program was also ended in the 1950s.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
PLNU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,360
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,730
Students Receiving Aid:
76%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Point Loma Nazarene University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Point Loma Nazarene University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 64%
Men 36%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 73%
Hispanic 14%
Other 6%
Asian 5%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 77%
Out-of-State 23%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 77%
Arizona 5%
Washington 4%
Hawaii 1%
Colorado 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 55%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
Track (Golden State Athletic Conference)

Point Loma Nazarene University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 23,730    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 23,200    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 530    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,737 14%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,686 18%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,714 60%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,798 48%  
Any Aid:
  76%  

Point Loma Nazarene University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 73% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 620

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Point Loma Nazarene University

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Question: Has anyone been through the Point Loma Nazarene University's Credentialing Program?

I'm not the most religious of people and I was concerned whether that would be a problem or not and was curious as to if their curriculum was heavily religious. I'm torn. It's a good school but I don't want to feel uncomfortable.
13 months ago

Best Answer

You do have to go to chapel 3 times a week. It is just like going to church they have great bands and speakers they are about 45 min long. you are allowed to miss a cartain number of them though...You also have to take a few religion classes along with your general eds....I really dont thing you will feel uncomfortable there are many students that go there that dont have any religious affiliation.
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Question: Is Point Loma Nazarene University a good college?

It looks gorgeous and going to college by the beach would be a dream! I'm applying to Biola University and Azusa Pacific University also (I know I'm late in applying!). I know that Point Loma doesn't have the academic reputation of the other two, but could I still eventually get into a prestigious graduate program after going here? Could I transfer out after two years into a UC school? What do you think? Good idea or no?
13 months ago

Best Answer

I went to Point Loma for two years, and I absolutely loved it. I thought living on the beach would distract me from studying, but it did the exact opposite. I checked out Biola before deciding, and I just wasn't impressed. I have had a few friends graduate from Azusa who loved it there too. I think it depends on the kind of environment you want. I definitely suggest visiting the schools you are interested in. Good luck!

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Woah i just so happened to search the name of this college on yahoo answers because my parents went there. I didn't think there would actually be someone asking this question right now. 0_0 But anyways, yeah its a beautiful campus. Right on the beach. Check out the website.

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