Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) offers a distinctive educational experience rooted in its rich history and beautiful San Diego setting. As a private Christian university, PLNU is dedicated to fostering a holistic learning environment where students can grow academically, spiritually, and personally. With a student body of 4,494, PLNU provides an engaging community for those seeking a faith-infused liberal arts education by the Pacific Ocean.

The university's journey began in 1902 as Pacific Bible College in Los Angeles, founded by six pioneering laywomen from the Church of the Nazarene. Over the decades, it underwent several transformations and name changes, including Nazarene University and Pasadena College, continually adapting and evolving. A pivotal moment arrived in 1973 when the institution made its significant move to the breathtaking Point Loma peninsula in San Diego, transitioning from its Pasadena campus to a location that would define its future.

Now known as Point Loma Nazarene University since 1998, the institution proudly upholds its legacy as one of the first official educational institutions affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Accredited since 1949, PLNU remains committed to its mission of providing a robust liberal arts education that prepares students for lives of purpose and service. Prospective students and families will find a supportive community and rigorous academics set against one of California's most picturesque backdrops, led by President Kerry Fulcher.