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Point Loma Nazarene University, also knnown as PLNU, is a Christian, liberal arts college located in San Diego, CA, United States. It was established in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College. After a few name changes, it received university status in 1998. The main campus is situated on Loma Oceanfront Point in San Diego. It also operates several regional centers in Arcadia, Inland Empire, Bakersfield, and Mission Valley, San Diego.
PLNU is a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university offers over 12 athletic programs for both men and women. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Sea Lions. The Sea Lions compete in cross-country, soccer, basketball, golf, baseball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and softball.
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.
Point Loma Nazarene University students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Point Loma Nazarene University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,480 enrolled students.
Point Loma Nazarene University is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA 92106-2899
General Phone: (619) 849-2200
http://www.pointloma.edu/home.htm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 308 | education, music teaching, biology teaching, educational administration, art education |
| Business And Management | 123 | business management, business communications, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, international studies, political science, history, international development, social services, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 49 | family and consumer science, child development, social work, food and nutrition, family and community services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Media | 37 | journalism, mass communication, communication studies, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism, graphic communications |
| Science | 36 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer, dietitian |
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy, religion, bible studies, religious music |
| Design | 20 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Music | 7 | music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Point Loma Nazarene University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 552 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 320 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Point Loma Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 3,480 students (3,243 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Point Loma Nazarene University offers campus housing for 1,697 of its 3,243 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,810 | 1,414 | 78% | 538 | 38% |
| Men | 612 | 513 | 84% | 211 | 41% |
| Women | 1,198 | 901 | 75% | 327 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,120 |
| Room and board | $ 8,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,220 |
Financial Aid:
Point Loma Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126200)
Point Loma Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 52 | $88,230 | 23 | $86,114 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $71,363 | 21 | $73,384 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $59,531 | 14 | $59,721 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $79,541 | 59 | $74,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 81 | 159 |
| Track | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 51 | 79 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Point Loma Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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