San Diego, CA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 74% to 82% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,277 | 2,414 | 612 | 74% |
| 2020 | 2,949 | 2,464 | 554 | 84% |
| 2021 | 3,060 | 2,560 | 662 | 84% |
| 2022 | 3,149 | 2,580 | 690 | 82% |
| 2023 | 3,065 | 2,506 | 657 | 82% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,590 of 2,042 women and 916 of 1,023 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| 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 |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Point Loma Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 82% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,506 of 3,065 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,065 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 657 enrolled.
No. Point Loma Nazarene University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 74% to 82% — it has become less selective.