Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,845
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in San Diego, California, PLNU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that PLNU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Point Loma Nazarene University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

PLNU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Cost of attendance at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,500

Cost of attendance at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Point Loma Nazarene University received on average $18,365 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,365

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	104	19%	$4,526	$470,742
Other Federal Grant	151	27%	$4,732	$714,560
State Grant/Scholarships	111	20%	$8,783	$974,938
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	553	100%	$15,310	$8,466,494
Total Grant & Scholarships	553	100%	$18,365	$10,155,992

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Point Loma Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Point Loma Nazarene University students is 72.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.0%.

72.7%

asian 77.8% 35 students
African American 72.7% 8 students
white 73.6% 234 students
unknown 50.0% 7 students
hawaiian 88.9% 8 students
hispanic 72.7% 109 students
International Students 75.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 30 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Pacific West Conference
Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Point Loma Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Point Loma Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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