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Point Loma Nazarene University

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Acceptance Rate 83.68 %
SAT Average 1,260
Tuition & Fees $46,250
Student Population 4,757
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $18,725

Academic Overview

Point Loma Nazarene University Campus, San Diego, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in San Diego, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
Point Loma Nazarene University is one of 10 colleges affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $46,250 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,880.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,757 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83.68% and the graduation rate is 77% last year.
The salary after graduation from Point Loma Nazarene University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, PLNU's tuition & fees is $46,250. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $11,880.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$46,250
Graduate$11,880
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at PLNU. The acceptance rate of PLNU is 83.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.41%. The average graduation rate is 77% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,725 and 86% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,757 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 83.68 %.
Acceptance Rate
83.68%
Graduation Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 77 %
Graduation Rate
77%
Transfer-out Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Point Loma Nazarene University is 4,757
Student Population
4,757
Student to Faculty Ratio for Point Loma Nazarene University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,725 at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Financial Aid Amount
$18,725

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899
Phone619-849-2200
WEBwww.pointloma.edu/
Admissionwww.pointloma.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.pointloma.edu/UndergradAdmissions/ApplyNow.htm
Financial Aidwww.pointloma.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.pointloma.edu/NPC
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.pointloma.edu/military-programs-services
Athleticwww.pointloma.edu/offices/institutional-research
Disability Servicehttps://www.pointloma.edu/offices/educational-access-center

Offered Degrees

PLNU offers 73 major programs through online and on-site education where 13 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's535
Master's186
Doctorate (Practical)11
Post-Master's Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

Point Loma Nazarene University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,765)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Point Loma Nazarene University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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