Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.65
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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.
- Rankings
#481 (Washington Monthly)▼
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 ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$43,550▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $60,868
Room & Board: $12,850
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $20,277
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$43,550▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $60,868
Room & Board: $12,850
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $20,277
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1140–1410▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1140–1410
SAT ERW: 590–710
SAT Math: 550–700
ACT Composite: 22–30
- Admit Rate
- 82%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.65
- Total Enrollment
- 4,494
- Undergrad
- 3,158
- Graduate
- 1,336
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Graduation Rate
- 74%
- Official Portal
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3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, California, 92106-2899
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