PLNU Description
Situated right along the breathtaking San Diego coastline, Point Loma University’s campus is a combination of natural as well as architectural beauty. This is an ideal setting for a campus that doesn’t only offer strong academics, but emphasizes spirituality and student life as well.
A Christian university, Point Loma offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Theology and Ministry.
Academics at Point Loma also include the arts and sciences, performing arts and professional fields such as nursing and social work.
Since undergraduate research is the backbone of the biology, chemistry, math and other programs, it’s no surprise that students meet such success upon graduating.
Point Loma’s most recognized offerings are in the science department, with the Biology/Pre-Med program being one of its strongest.
With most students living on campus it is not difficult to get involved in all of the academic and student life offerings at Point Loma.
Since it is a religious school that emphasizes spirituality, student life is comprised of ministry work, faith-based organizations, chapel services, discipleship groups and even off-campus missionary service. Other student life offerings include arts, recreational, athletic and academic organizations and clubs.
Financial aid, which is based in great part on financial need, is offered through scholarships and other sources to eligible students to help cover tuition.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname
PLNU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$25,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,840
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,502
PLNU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,385
- Freshman Class
- 535
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,502
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 68%
- Graduate
- 32%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 79%
- Out-of-State
- 21%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 65%
- Men
- 35%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 69%
- Latino
- 15%
- Other
- 7%
Students State Origin
- California
- 79%
- Arizona
- 4%
- Washington
- 2%
- Colorado
- 2%
- Oregon
- 1%
- Other
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%