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Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University is a medium, private institution located in San Diego, ca. Founded in 1902, Point Loma Nazarene University offers undergraduate degrees in 70 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 3,149 undergraduates
cost $41,100 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Point Loma Nazarene University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Point Loma Nazarene University is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Education, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,100
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,800
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,052
Cost of attendance* $57,104
Average financial aid package $27,390
Estimated cost $29,714 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,100
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,800
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,052
Cost of attendance* $57,104
Average financial aid package $27,390
Estimated cost $29,714 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Point Loma Nazarene University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,149, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

4,494

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
18%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Point Loma Nazarene University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899
phone 619-849-2200
address www.pointloma.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Point Loma Nazarene University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Point Loma Nazarene University?

Point Loma Nazarene University is located in San Diego, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University? 

The acceptance rate for Point Loma Nazarene University is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Point Loma Nazarene University?

The average high school GPA for Point Loma Nazarene University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Point Loma Nazarene University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Point Loma Nazarene University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $228,416.

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