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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 3,277 prospective students applied, and 2,414 were granted admission. Of those admitted 612 enrolled in the school. 3,106 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,486 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $36,350 plus fees of $600. PLNU is ranked 280 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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PLNU is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Point Loma Nazarene University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#280 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#197 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in California
#21 in Best Private Colleges in California
#509 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1310 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $55 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,972 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $10,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,718 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,290 |
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.
Current students may use the Point Loma Nazarene University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.