Inside Academics at Point Loma Nazarene University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Point Loma Nazarene University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 13 students per faculty member, Point Loma Nazarene University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Point Loma Nazarene University employs 100% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Point Loma Nazarene University can choose from 47 majors with reported graduates spanning 23 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Point Loma Nazarene University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Point Loma Nazarene University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Point Loma Nazarene University:

• Looking for flexibility? Point Loma Nazarene University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,039 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (86% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Point Loma Nazarene University.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Point Loma Nazarene University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Point Loma Nazarene University in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Point Loma Nazarene University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Point Loma Nazarene University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Point Loma Nazarene University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Point Loma Nazarene University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies