Point Loma Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
1%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Point Loma Nazarene University has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.9%(1,682)
Hispanic
25.9%(809)
African American
2.2%(70)
Asian
7.1%(222)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(12)
Two or More Races
8.2%(256)
Unknown
2.0%(62)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment4,319
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Point Loma Nazarene University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Point Loma Nazarene University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.8%(1,098)
Women
65.2%(2,056)

Gender Statistics

Men1,098

25% of total enrollment

Women2,056

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Point Loma Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(46)
18-19
38.6%(1,218)
20-21
35.3%(1,113)
22-24
11.4%(360)
25+
13.2%(417)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(7)
22-24
21.8%(254)
25+
77.6%(904)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Point Loma Nazarene University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.4%(485)
Out-of-State
28.4%(196)
International
1.2%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State485

70% of student body

Out-of-State196

28% of student body

International8

1% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age