PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Point Loma Nazarene University

Also known as: PLNU

📍 San Diego, California🏛️ Urban Setting👥 3,188 Undergrads🔗 www.pointloma.edu

Overview

Point Loma Nazarene University is an medium private non-profit research university in San Diego, California. It enrolls about 3,188 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 84%. Graduates earn a median of $63,998 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

84%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,287

610–695

Net Price

$38,729

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

77%

Retention

86%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$63,998

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

SAT Average

1,287

ACT Composite

25–32

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200610 – 695 (mid 50%)800

Math

200565 – 670 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

125 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$46,250

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$46,250

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$60,488

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$38,729

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$30,999
$30,001 – $48,000	$32,117
$48,001 – $75,000	$32,888
$75,001 – $110,000	$33,003
$110,001 +	$41,680

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

49.9%

Academics & Programs

Point Loma Nazarene University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

19.1%

Health Professions

18.8%

Family & Consumer Sciences

8.4%

Psychology

7.2%

Education

6.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.3%

Communication & Journalism

5.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

77%

On-Time (4yr)

68%

Retention (FT)

86%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$54,811

8 years

$59,692

10 years

$63,998

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

86.1%

White

80.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

51.6%

Black or African American

2.1%

Asian

6.7%

Hispanic / Latino

27.0%

Two or more races

7.9%

International

1.2%

Gender

Women

65.1%

Men

34.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Point Loma Nazarene University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 84%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1287.

How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost?

In-state tuition is $46,250, and out-of-state is $46,250. Average net price after financial aid is $38,729.

What is Point Loma Nazarene University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Family & Consumer Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 77%, and 86% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.