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| Location | San Diego, California |
| Online | pointloma.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in San Diego, California, Point Loma Nazarene University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Church of the Nazarene faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,473 prospective students applied, and 2,394 were granted admission. Of those admitted 657 enrolled in the school. 3,106 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,486 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $35,100 plus fees of $600. PLNU is ranked 267 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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PLNU is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1300 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,918 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $10,450 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,240 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,308 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121309 IPEDS survey data for Point Loma Nazarene University.