Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
81.76%
SAT Average
1,278
ACT Range
22-30
Point Loma Nazarene University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 81.76%. This means approximately 818 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 3,132 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
81.76%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $43,550 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,550 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $56,664 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $50,168 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 22.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.81% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Point Loma Nazarene University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$43,550
Room and board
$12,850
Books and supplies
$938
Other expenses
$3,530
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$56,664
Average net price
$50,168
Average aid coverage
11%
$6,496 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Point Loma Nazarene University pays approximately $50,168 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Point Loma Nazarene University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Point Loma Nazarene University net price
$50,168
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Point Loma Nazarene University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $43,550 and average net price at $50,168. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$43,550
Current net price
$50,168
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
73.79%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$63,998
Undergraduates
3,132
10-Year Median Earnings - Point Loma Nazarene University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Point Loma Nazarene University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Point Loma Nazarene University?
Undergraduates
3,132
Completion rate
73.79%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.81%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 22.73% of Point Loma Nazarene University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.81% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Point Loma Nazarene University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Point Loma Nazarene University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Point Loma Nazarene University lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Point Loma Nazarene University is listed at 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Point Loma Nazarene University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 81.76% | $43,550 | $50,168 | $63,998 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Loma Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
Point Loma Nazarene University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 81.76%.
How much is Point Loma Nazarene University tuition?
Point Loma Nazarene University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $43,550.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University's average net price?
Point Loma Nazarene University's average net price in the local dataset is $50,168.
What does Point Loma Nazarene University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $44,837 for Point Loma Nazarene University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,998 for Point Loma Nazarene University.
Is Point Loma Nazarene University accredited?
Point Loma Nazarene University's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Point Loma Nazarene University?
The local dataset lists 3,132 undergraduate students at Point Loma Nazarene University.
What percentage of Point Loma Nazarene University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Point Loma Nazarene University in the local dataset is 22.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?
The federal loan rate for Point Loma Nazarene University in the local dataset is 49.81%.
Where should I verify Point Loma Nazarene University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Point Loma Nazarene University or the latest official federal education data.