Point Loma Nazarene University
Admissions
Interested in attending Point Loma Nazarene University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Point Loma Nazarene University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Point Loma Nazarene University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Point Loma Nazarene accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,065 people applied and 2,506 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Point Loma Nazarene University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at Point Loma Nazarene University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Point Loma Nazarene University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Point Loma Nazarene considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Point Loma Nazarene University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Point Loma Nazarene University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 32% of freshmen who attended Point Loma Nazarene were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 69% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Point Loma Nazarene is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Math Scores
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SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Point Loma Nazarene University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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