Point Loma Nazarene University
tuition & fees
$46,250
graduate tuition & fees
$11,880
acceptance rate
84%
Student Population
4,757
online students
1,243
Number of Programs
73
Financial Aid Amount
$19,348
SAT Scores
1,260
Graduation Rate
77%
Point Loma Nazarene University is a Private, 4 years college located in San Diego, California. PLNU ranked 54th in California Colleges and 14th in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 4,757 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. PLNU's acceptance rate is 83.68% last year (undergraduate school).
Point Loma Nazarene University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Point Loma Nazarene University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899 |
| Phone | 619-849-2200 |
| WEB | www.pointloma.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.pointloma.edu/undergraduate/admissions |
| Online Application | www.pointloma.edu/undergradadmissions/applynow.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.pointloma.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pointloma.edu/undergraduate/cost-financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pointloma.edu/military-programs-services |
| Athletic | www.pointloma.edu/offices/institutional-research |
| Disability Service | https://www.pointloma.edu/offices/educational-access-center |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Point Loma Nazarene University is 83.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.41%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.68 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.41 % |
Tuition & Fees
PLNU's 2025 tuition & fees is $46,250 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.20% compared to the last year's rate ($43,550).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,880. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $46,250 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,880 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,757 students have enrolled at PLNU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,243 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PLNU has 3,246 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,511 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,757 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,246 |
| Graduate Students | 1,511 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,243 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
PLNU offers 73 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 13 out of the 73 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PLNU
| Number of programs | 73 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 13 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |