Point Loma Nazarene University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Point Loma Nazarene University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,320 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1902 and is one of the 33 schools and colleges located in San Diego, California.

Point Loma Nazarene University is affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.

Academic Offerings

At Point Loma Nazarene University you can earn your bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
61
Point Loma Nazarene University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Nursing, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Point Loma Nazarene University student retention rate is high at 85% (above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is good - 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at Point Loma Nazarene University is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $40,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Point Loma Nazarene University not covered by tuition are approximately $700, which comes to $41,100 per year.

Read the details about Point Loma Nazarene University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,149 applications were submitted and 2,580 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Point Loma Nazarene University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Point Loma Nazarene University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Point Loma Nazarene University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Point Loma Nazarene University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Point Loma Nazarene University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Point Loma Nazarene University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Point Loma Nazarene University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Point Loma Nazarene University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, California
92106-2899, USA
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