Point Loma Nazarene University is a private Christian university in San Diego with a close-knit campus, ocean views, and a strong reputation for community, academics, and student support. Students often praise the scenic location, small classes, and active campus life, especially the faith-based environment and approachable professors.

State

California

Student Population

3,246

Acceptance Rate

82%

GPA Range

3.3-4.0

SAT Range

1140—1410

Common Majors

nursing, business administration, biology, psychology, liberal studies

"I love the ocean views, small classes, and how easy it is to connect with professors. I dislike that campus life can feel a little limited off campus, and the school is pretty faith centered, so that shapes a lot of the experience."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$46,250

Conference

Pacific West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

N/A

Avg Women's Scores

75.6

Men's Team Notes

N/A

Women's Team Notes

The women's team achieved significant recognition, consistently ranking in regional and national polls. Highlight performances at the Bay Area Invitational underscored their competitive edge. By maintaining focus on key courses, the team successfully utilized tactical depth to secure impressive results, proving their ability to contend against top-tier collegiate opponents.

Coaches

Men's Coach

N/A

Women's Coach

Lance Hancock

Men's Email

N/A

Women's Email

lancehancock@pointloma.edu

Men's Coach Bio

N/A

Women's Coach Bio

The 2023-24 season marked the seventh season that Lance Hancock has been the head coach of the Point Loma women's golf team. In 2023-23, Point Loma posted its best-ever finish at the NCAA Super Regionals, finishing fifth, while Alli Kim became the first Sea Lion ever to compete at the NCAA Championships. Kim was named PacWest Player of the Year and a WGCA First Team All-American, ranking as high as No. 3 in NCAA Division II according to GolfStat in scoring average.