Point Loma Nazarene University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Point Loma Nazarene University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Point Loma Nazarene University is a small private university located on an urban campus in San Diego, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,158, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $42,600.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1140-1410
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
5k
Students enrolled
47%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
37%
Unknown
2%
Black
1%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
2,134
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.47% online, 53% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's16% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's50% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $42,600 | $42,600 |
| Graduate | $11,880 | $11,880 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $938 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,850 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,422 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $20,232 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,628 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,024 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $58,810 | $58,810 |
| Off-campus without family | $67,398 | $67,398 |
| Off-campus with family | $46,562 | $46,562 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
16%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
93%
Pell Grant
16%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- All Track Combined
- Golf
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 15 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 18 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Psychology. | |||
| 20 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 21 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 22 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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