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: 1259

The average SAT score composite at Point Loma Nazarene University is a 1259.

Point Loma Nazarene University SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1170, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1380.

In other words, a 1170 places you below average, while a 1380 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 1170 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	619	550	700
Reading + Writing	640	590	710
Composite	1259	1170	1380

Average GPA: 3.69

The average GPA at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3.69. This makes Point Loma Nazarene University Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

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

With a GPA of 3.69, Point Loma Nazarene University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

Admissions Rate: 81.8%

The acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is 81.8%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 82 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1170 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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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 California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1330	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1310	29
Auburn University	Auburn, AL	1304	27

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
Texas A&M University	College Station, TX	1260	28
University of Oregon	Eugene, OR	1253	27
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1246	27
University of Arizona	Tucson, AZ	1245	25
Texas Christian University	Fort Worth, TX	1242	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Houston	Houston, TX	1240	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
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1210	25
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	1178	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1130	23

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