Founded in 1902, Point Loma Nazarene University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Diego (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), California. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bakersfield, Mission Valley. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 118 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 