Point Loma Nazarene University
Founded 1902
President Bob Brower (President)
Fees USD 40,970
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, founded in 1902, located on a spectacular 90-acre campus on the Point Loma peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. PLNU enrolls approximately 4,000 students and is known for its strong nursing, business, and education programs and for its outstanding campus setting.
Schools
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing programs
- School of Business — ACBSP-accredited business programs
- School of Education — Teacher preparation
- College of Arts and Sciences — Nazarene liberal arts tradition
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~80%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: November 15
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions

