San Diego, California · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a private university in Point Loma in San Diego, California, United States. It was founded in 1902 as a Bible college by the Church of the Nazarene.
Master's Universities
Ranked #481 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1180 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, California, 92106-2899
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1140–1410
SAT ERW: 590–710
SAT math: 550–700
ACT composite: 22–30
Total: 4,494
Undergrad: 3,158
Undergrad full-time: 2,746
Graduate: 1,336
Part-time: 1,161
In-state
Tuition: $43,550
Total cost on campus: $60,868
Out-of-state
Tuition: $43,550
Total cost on campus: $60,868
Room & board: $12,850
Books & supplies: $938
Receive aid: 95%
Avg grant aid: $20,277
Pell grant recipients: 16%
Rent: $1,518 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.