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Point Loma Nazarene University

Acceptance Rate 81.93 %
Tuition & Fees $43,550
Student Population 4,319
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,826
Graduation Rate 75 %

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 2024 tuition & fees is $43,550 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,880.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,319 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 81.93% and the graduation rate is 75% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, PLNU's tuition & fees is $43,550. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $11,880.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$43,550
Graduate$11,880
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at PLNU. The acceptance rate of PLNU is 81.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.74%. The average graduation rate is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,826 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,319 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 81.93 %.
Acceptance Rate
81.93%
Graduation Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 75 %
Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-out Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for Point Loma Nazarene University is 4,319
Student Population
4,319
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 $16,826 at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,826

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/office-institutional-effectiveness-research/institutional-research
Disability Servicehttps://www.pointloma.edu/offices/educational-access-center

Offered Degrees

PLNU offers 67 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's541
Master's111
Doctorate (Practical)11
Post-Master's Certificate10

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