The main campus of Point Loma Nazarene University is in San Diego, CA (a large city). The school is a Church of the Nazarene institution. Point Loma Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.

Course Topics

Point Loma Nazarene University students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.

Point Loma Nazarene University Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 500 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

Point Loma Nazarene University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Point Loma Nazarene University had 3,480 enrolled students.

Student Life

The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Point Loma Nazarene University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Point Loma Nazarene University belong to the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."