Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University, commonly referred to as PLNU, is a Christian college of liberal arts located in San Diego, California, United States. It was established in 1902. Its main campus is situated on the Loma oceanfront point in San Diego. The university offers enrollment to more than 3,000 students annually. PLNU was initially founded as the Pacific Bible College. It went through several name and status changes and was ultimately christened Point Loma Nazarene University in 1998. In addition to the main campus in Point Loma, PLNU offers classes in regional centers in:

• Arcadia
• Bakersfield
• Inland Empire
• Mission Valley
• San Diego

Point Loma Nazarene University supports a large number of registered clubs and organizations such as the Art Society, Black Student Union, International Club, Klub Deutsch, and Guerilla Film Society. There are also several fraternities and sororities including Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, and Tri Beta

Point Loma Nazarene University Highlights

Where Point Loma Nazarene University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University was 3,480 in 2007-2008 (3,243 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 55% of enrolled students and graduate students are 45%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Point Loma Nazarene University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Point Loma Nazarene University provides on-campus housing for 1,697 of its 3,243 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Point Loma Nazarene University Athletics

Point Loma Nazarene University is in the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports.

Point Loma Nazarene University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 78 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 81 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Point Loma Nazarene University Admissions (2008-2009)

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