Point Loma Nazarene University

4-years Private College In San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University (referred to as PLNU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $43,550. The school has a total enrollment of 4,319 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Point Loma Nazarene University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$43,550 (2023)
Acceptance Rate81.93%
Student Population4,319
Graduation Rate75%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Point Loma Nazarene University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1949 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $43,550 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $11,880 for academic year 2021-2022. Point Loma Nazarene University offers the alternative tuition plans. 100 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $16,826 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is 81.93% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.74%. Point Loma Nazarene University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,319 students are attending at Point Loma Nazarene University (3,154 undergraduate students). There are 149 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 242 part-time faculty working for Point Loma Nazarene University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 596 (full-time) and 279 (part-time). The graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is 75% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 85% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Point Loma Nazarene University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Point Loma Nazarene University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Point Loma Nazarene University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Point Loma Nazarene University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers