Point Loma Nazarene University
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How strong are the academics at Point Loma Nazarene University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
68%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Point Loma Nazarene has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
76
10-19
152
20-29
135
30-39
105
40-49
57
50-99
9

Honors Programs

Point Loma Nazarene University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Point Loma Nazarene's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Point Loma Nazarene University:

86%
First-year retention rate
68%
4-year grad rate
74%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Point Loma Nazarene University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Child Development
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
28.2
44.76
61.32
77.88
94.44
111

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40
  • Biochemistry 15
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 104
  • Finance, General 29
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26
  • Accounting 20
  • Organizational Leadership 13
  • Management Information Systems, General 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10
  • Organizational Communication, General 8
  • Journalism, Other 3
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 31
  • Computer Science 15
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 38
  • Music Teacher Education 4
  • Art Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 5
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Writing, General 6
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 55
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 111
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 42
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 7
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 12
  • Data Science, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Environmental Studies 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 6
  • Philosophy 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 62
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 7
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Development Economics and International Development 5
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Worship Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 14
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 7
  • Music, General 3
  • Music Technology 3
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Music Performance, General 0

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