The main campus of Point Loma Nazarene University is in San Diego, California (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 Master's degree.
Point Loma Nazarene University students most commonly major in a field related to media and art studies.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 520 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 2005, the school had 3,445 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA 92106-2899
General Phone: (619) 849-2200
Admissions Phone: (619) 849-2273
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 849-2296
http://www.ptloma.edu
Point Loma Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 126 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, social services, history, Spanish language, international development, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 123 | education, educational administration, music teaching, art education |
| Business And Management | 98 | business management, business communications, accounting, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Media | 47 | journalism, communication studies, mass communication, broadcast journalism, graphic communications |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | child development, family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition, family and community services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | philosophy and religious studies, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy, youth ministry, religion, pre-ministerial studies, bible studies, religious music |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer, dietitian |
| Science | 20 | biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics |
| Music | 10 | music, music management, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Point Loma Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 545 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 132 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Point Loma Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 3,445 students (3,034 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 76% |
| Arizona | 6% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Point Loma Nazarene University offers campus housing for 1,630 of its 3,034 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,857 | 1,216 | 65% | 563 | 46% |
| Men | 630 | 477 | 76% | 224 | 47% |
| Women | 1,227 | 739 | 60% | 339 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 849-2273
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,980 |
Financial Aid:
Point Loma Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 849-2296
Point Loma Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $75,437 | 17 | $74,724 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $61,189 | 23 | $60,176 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $51,458 | 14 | $51,294 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $67,453 | 55 | $62,067 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 85 | 173 |
| Track | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 55 | 86 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art 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
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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
Youth Ministry
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 degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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