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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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84%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$38,729
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$54,811
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of San Diego, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading610 - 695
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math565 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 32
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,691
Earnings 5yr: $143,553
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,919
Earnings 5yr: $108,557
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,784
Earnings 5yr: $83,749
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,603
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,441
Earnings 5yr: $73,246
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,495
Earnings 5yr: $55,709
Debt: $18,750
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,365
Earnings 5yr: $50,216
Debt: $25,096
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,937
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,187
Earnings 5yr: $59,892
Debt: $22,079
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,654
Earnings 5yr: $67,791
Debt: $26,362
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,183
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,740
Earnings 5yr: $59,941
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,198
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,092
Earnings 5yr: $50,181
Debt: $21,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,437
Earnings 5yr: $46,959
Debt: $22,411
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,119
Earnings 5yr: $55,127
Debt: $16,300
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $116,716
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $92,989
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,128
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$38,729
In-State Tuition$46,250
Out-of-State Tuition$46,250
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

21%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,811
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,998

Completion Signals

77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$85,373
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