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Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU

San Diego, California 92106-2899

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Point Loma Nazarene University is a private institution in San Diego with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1278, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,998 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $50,168.

Established
1902
Mascot
Splash the Sea Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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82%Acceptance
1278SAT Avg
3,132Students
13:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$63,998Earnings 10yr
$50,168Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Point Loma Nazarene University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1278

Reading & WritingMid: 640
590710
MathMid: 620
550700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1278

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,550
Room & Board$12,850
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$56,664
Average Net Price$50,168
Median Debt at Graduation$22,990
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$44,837
$30–48K$47,378
$48–75K$49,500
$75–110K$51,106
$110K+$51,154

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$50,168

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,132
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 2%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.8%
Freshman Retention86.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,811
8 Years$59,692
10 Years$63,998

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,600
Men
$63,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#9
Forbes
#263

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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