A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PLNU are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PLNU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,474
|
| Women |
2,845
|
PLNU serves a low number of students outside of California, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121309 IPEDS survey data for Point Loma Nazarene University.