Point Loma Nazarene University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,415

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$25.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

Point Loma Nazarene University is a selective, Christian liberal arts university located in San Diego, CA. Home to approximately 2,400 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students, PLNU is committed to teaching, shaping, and sending students into the world prepared to use their gifts. PLNU’s undergraduate programs are offered at the Point Loma campus. Renowned for its whole-person approach, PLNU's undergraduate educational opportunities include research, honors projects, study abroad, short-term mission trips, student ministries, chapel services, athletics, and a host of clubs and organizations that enrich the classroom experience. Spiritual growth and putting faith into action through service are central here.

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Overview

Total Faculty	142
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,350
Part-Time Undergraduate	65
Application Acceptance Rate	56%
Transfer Students	135
Programs	69 Programs
Courses	959 Courses
Equivalencies	886 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$29,510
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,510
Books and Supplies	$1,666
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	66%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$11,376
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	80%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$14,245

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Two forms are required to apply for financial aid: the Application for Financial Assistance, which is part of the Undergraduate Application for Admission, and the FAFSA, which is submitted to the federal government.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended, and you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (based upon transferable units) in order to be considered for admission.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts, directly from all colleges/universities you have attended, are required. If you have completed 35 units or fewer, you must submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

If you have completed 35 units or fewer, you must submit official SAT or ACT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two letters of recommendation, one from an academic figure and one from a spiritual figure, are required.
Essay:

An essay is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

We strongly encourage our applicants to complete an admissions interview with their admissions counselor, but an interview is not required.
Apply Here:

http://www.pointloma.edu/discover/undergraduate-admissions

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade for any course that may be transferred is a "D."
Credits (Min/Max):

There are no minumum credit requirements. Maximum from a 2 year institution is 70, and from a 4 year institution is unlimited; however, you must complete 24 at PLNU.
Transfer Policy Document:

PLNU transfer credit guide.pdf