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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
81.99%	1,270

Point Loma Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 81.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,065 students applied and 2,513 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into PLNU.

PLNU's acceptance rate places 51st out of 119 California colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,270 and the ACT score is 27 at PLNU. PLNU's SAT score ranks 15th out of 24 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to PLNU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Point Loma Nazarene University is 81.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.98%. 1,023 men and 2,042 women applied to PLNU and 921 men and 1,593 women students were accepted.

Among them, 203 men and 462 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PLNU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at PLNU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,065	1,023	2,042	0	0
Admitted	2,513	921	1,593	0	0
Enrolled	653	203	462	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.99%	90.03%	78.01%	-	-
Yield	25.98%	22.04%	29.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Point Loma Nazarene University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 67 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 45 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PLNU.

The median SAT score is 1,270 with 640 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25^th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 700 and 25^th percentile is 550 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at PLNU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at Point Loma Nazarene University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at PLNU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1140	1270	1410
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	590	640	710
SAT Math	550	630	700
ACT Composite	22	27	30
ACT Math	19	24	27
ACT English	23	26	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Point Loma Nazarene University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at PLNU. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Point Loma Nazarene University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

PLNU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $55 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Point Loma Nazarene University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to PLNU.

Admission Information for Applying to PLNU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$55
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.pointloma.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.pointloma.edu/UndergradAdmissions/ApplyNow.htm
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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