Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$64k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$43,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,550
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,850
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,232
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$56,400
Net price (after aid)$50,168
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$44,837
$30k – $48k$47,378
$48k – $75k$49,500
$75k – $110k$51,106
$110k+$51,154
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,998
Median debt at graduation$22,990
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants23%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
74% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
86% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$43.5k
Net price
$50.2k
Pell
23%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
1140 - 1410
ACT range
22 - 30
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San Diego, CA 92106
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
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About Point Loma Nazarene University
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- Where is Point Loma Nazarene University located?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Point Loma Nazarene University?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is approximately 82%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University?
- Point Loma Nazarene University's published in-state tuition is approximately $43,550 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Point Loma Nazarene University?
- Point Loma Nazarene University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,468 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Point Loma Nazarene University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Point Loma Nazarene University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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