Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · www.pointloma.edu

Private Nonprofit⛪ African Methodist Episcopal|🎓 Business Administration, Management and Operations🎓 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing🎓 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

3,188

Students

83.7%

Admit Rate

$38,729

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#299

💰

Earnings

#308

📊

Value

#1113

🎓

Academics

#282

🏈

Athletics

#852

🎉

Social Life

#334

🛡️

Safety

#853

☀️

Weather

#40

At a glance — A mid-size private school in San Diego, CA.

High graduation rateSunny, mild climateHigher-than-average costAccessible admissionsUrban campus

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$54,811

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$63,998

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 73% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

101 grads57% male43% female

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

94 grads24% male76% female

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

64 grads3% male97% female

Psychology, General

57 grads16% male84% female

Criminal Justice and Corrections

24 grads42% male58% female

Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$46,250

Out-of-State Tuition

$46,250

Avg Net Price

$38,729

Median Debt

$22,990

Avg net priceBetter than 5% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 51% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

21.4%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

1.6x

🏈 Athletics Score

17.2 / 100

Revenue

$23.1M

Expenses

$23.2M

Sports Offered

16(7M / 9W)

Net

-$0.0M

🏈 Football4

🏀 Basketball7

⚾ Baseball5

⚽ Soccer6

🏒 Hockey2

👥 3,188 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Master's

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

79.7 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

85.63

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

173

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

90.7 / 100

Warm and very sunny

Avg Temp

64°F

Sep-May avg

Sunny Days

266

per year

Rainfall

10"

per year

Humidity

64%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

San Diego Wave FC x Point Loma Nazarene University Interns Spotlight - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club

San Diego Wave Fútbol Club|Aug 11, 2026

Point Loma Nazarene University — San Diego, California | Nursing School Profile - allnurses

allnurses|May 16, 2026

PLNU baseball hosts Northwest Nazarene in NCAA Super Regional at Carroll B. Land Stadium - 10News.com

10News.com|May 20, 2026

Streaking PLNU baseball program to host NCAA Tournament West Regional - NBC 7 San Diego

NBC 7 San Diego|May 11, 2026

Opinion: After college graduation, a life of purpose is what really matters - Times of San Diego

Times of San Diego|May 24, 2026

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT Average1287

Better than 75% of schools

10261419

ACT Average26

Better than 63% of schools

2031

Graduation Rate75.5%

Better than 82% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate85.5%

Better than 76% of schools

63%92%

🌍 Student Demographics

Gender

Male 34.8%Female 65.1%

Race & ethnicity

White51.6%

Black2.1%

Hispanic27.0%

Asian6.7%

Other3.0%

🎉 Social Life Score

37.9 / 100

👥 3,188 students📋 84% admit

⛪ Religious Affiliation

African Methodist Episcopal

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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · www.pointloma.edu

3,188

Students

83.7%

Admit Rate

$38,729

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#299

💰

Earnings

#308

📊

Value

#1113

🎓

Academics

#282

🏈

Athletics

#852

🎉

Social Life

#334

🛡️

Safety

#853

☀️

Weather

#40

At a glance — A mid-size private school in San Diego, CA.

High graduation rateSunny, mild climateHigher-than-average costAccessible admissionsUrban campus

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$54,811

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$63,998

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 73% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

101 grads57% male43% female

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

94 grads24% male76% female

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

64 grads3% male97% female

Psychology, General

57 grads16% male84% female

Criminal Justice and Corrections

24 grads42% male58% female

Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$46,250

Out-of-State Tuition

$46,250

Avg Net Price

$38,729

Median Debt

$22,990

Avg net priceBetter than 5% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 51% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

21.4%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

1.6x

🏈 Athletics Score

17.2 / 100

Revenue

$23.1M

Expenses

$23.2M

Sports Offered

16(7M / 9W)

Net

-$0.0M

🏈 Football4

🏀 Basketball7

⚾ Baseball5

⚽ Soccer6

🏒 Hockey2

👥 3,188 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Master's

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

79.7 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

85.63

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

173

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

90.7 / 100

Warm and very sunny

Avg Temp

64°F

Sep-May avg

Sunny Days

266

per year

Rainfall

10"

per year

Humidity

64%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

San Diego Wave FC x Point Loma Nazarene University Interns Spotlight - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club

San Diego Wave Fútbol Club|Aug 11, 2026

Point Loma Nazarene University — San Diego, California | Nursing School Profile - allnurses

allnurses|May 16, 2026

PLNU baseball hosts Northwest Nazarene in NCAA Super Regional at Carroll B. Land Stadium - 10News.com

10News.com|May 20, 2026

Streaking PLNU baseball program to host NCAA Tournament West Regional - NBC 7 San Diego

NBC 7 San Diego|May 11, 2026

Opinion: After college graduation, a life of purpose is what really matters - Times of San Diego

Times of San Diego|May 24, 2026

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT Average1287

Better than 75% of schools

10261419

ACT Average26

Better than 63% of schools

2031

Graduation Rate75.5%

Better than 82% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate85.5%

Better than 76% of schools

63%92%

🌍 Student Demographics

Gender

Male 34.8%Female 65.1%

Race & ethnicity

White51.6%

Black2.1%

Hispanic27.0%

Asian6.7%

Other3.0%

🎉 Social Life Score

37.9 / 100

👥 3,188 students📋 84% admit

⛪ Religious Affiliation

African Methodist Episcopal

Compare in Rankings

🏆 College Index 💰 Top Salaries 📊 Best Value 🏷️ Most Affordable 🎓 Academic Excellence 🏈 Best Athletics

🏫 Similar Schools

Schools with the most similar score profiles across all ranking categories.

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA

Overall

Net Cost

$30,109

Admit

75.7%

Overall Rank: #252

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

Overall

Net Cost

$29,053

Admit

77.0%

Overall Rank: #280

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$29,224

Admit

43.0%

Overall Rank: #326

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

Overall

Net Cost

$45,372

Admit

10.0%

Overall Rank: #1056

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$25,578

Admit

81.4%

Overall Rank: #822

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA

Overall

Net Cost

$32,647

Admit

84.0%

Overall Rank: #661