Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU has a rich heritage, a great reputation, and a forward-thinking approach to education. At PLNU, you can choose from over 60 majors and almost 40 minors; interact with students from more than 40 states and 15 countries; take part in a genuine community of faith; study abroad almost anywhere in the world; develop personal relationships with your professors; make lifelong friends; participate in internships or research relevant to your career goal; and enjoy an incomparable ocean view. When it comes to choosing a college, think forward. Think PLNU.

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School Details

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Private, Coed 1902 Church of the Nazarene Semester $51.6 million + 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 849-2200
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65 100.0 California San Diego 1137

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The The student-faculty ratio at Point Loma Nazarene University is 15:1, and the school has 39.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Point Loma Nazarene University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86 percent.

Faculty & Classes

Title Value
Classes with fewer than 20 students 39.4%
20-49 58.7%
50 or more 1.9%

Majors

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 25%
  • Health Professions and Related Programs, 23%
  • Psychology, 9%
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8%
  • Visual and Performing Arts, 6%

Academic Programs & Offerings

  • First-year experiences - N/A
  • Senior capstone or culminating academic experience - N/A