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

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$25,840

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,840

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,502

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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%