Point Loma Nazarene University SAT Scores and GPA

What are Point Loma Nazarene University's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Point Loma Nazarene University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: San Diego, CA

This school is also known as: PLNU

Point Loma Nazarene University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Point Loma Nazarene University.

Average SAT: 1230

The average SAT score composite at Point Loma Nazarene University is a 1230.

Point Loma Nazarene University SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1140, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1300.

In other words, a 1140 places you below average, while a 1300 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Point Loma Nazarene University, but they really want to see at least a 1140 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	610	560	650
Reading + Writing	620	580	650
Composite	1230	1140	1300

Average GPA: 3.86

The average GPA at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3.86. This makes Point Loma Nazarene University Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.86, Point Loma Nazarene University requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.86, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 68.9%

The acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is 68.9%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 69 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1230 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1300 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 3.86.

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If you're interested in Point Loma Nazarene University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Point Loma Nazarene University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Point Loma Nazarene University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1350	30
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1335	29
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1300	30
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1290	29
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1275	28
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1270	28

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Point Loma Nazarene University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1250	28
Texas Christian University	Fort Worth, TX	1250	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1238	27
Auburn University	Auburn University, AL	1235	28
University of Arizona	Tucson, AZ	1235	25
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1231	26
University of Oklahoma	Norman, OK	1210	26

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Point Loma Nazarene University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Point Loma Nazarene University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1184	27
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1170	24
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
Pace University	New York, NY	1140	25
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers, FL	1135	23