Point Loma Nazarene University Admission
Acceptance Rate
83.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.41%
Freshmen Enrollment
585
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,265 students have applied and 2,732 students have allowed to admit to Point Loma Nazarene University (Acceptance rate: 83.68%). PLNU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.41 % where 585 students have finally enrolled out of 2,732 admitted students.
PLNU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Academy of Art University and California Baptist University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.81%).
PLNU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.48%).
How to Apply to Point Loma Nazarene University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply PLNU. PLNU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.pointloma.edu/undergraduate/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.pointloma.edu/undergradadmissions/applynow.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.pointloma.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pointloma.edu/undergraduate/cost-financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pointloma.edu/military-programs-services |
| Athletic | www.pointloma.edu/offices/institutional-research |
| Disability Service | https://www.pointloma.edu/offices/educational-access-center |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PLNU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Point Loma Nazarene University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,270). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 1,260 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,270 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Point Loma Nazarene University, 44 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 645 | 695 |
| Mathematics | 565 | 615 | 670 |
| Total | 1,175 | 1,260 | 1,365 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Point Loma Nazarene University, 35 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 32 |
| English | 23 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
PLNU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Point Loma Nazarene University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |