C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Point Loma Nazarene University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 San Diego, California 92106
🌐 www.pointloma.edu/
Point Loma Nazarene University — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $42,600
Point Loma Nazarene University — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $42,600
Point Loma Nazarene University campus, San Diego, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University campus, San Diego, CA. Photo: David Ball, Attribution via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,494
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Point Loma Nazarene University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$63,998
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,811
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,990
Median debt at graduation
77.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,287
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
21.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Point Loma Nazarene University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$97,296$114,919+29%#42 of 966#83$24,784
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,397$74,495+9%#251 of 1176#498$18,750
Computer and Information Sciences$71,111————$25,000
Biology$34,943$65,365+14%#170 of 841#368$25,000
Business/Corporate Communications$41,988$60,187-9%#12 of 25#23$22,658
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$29,523$59,654-16%#174 of 253#217$26,244
Criminal Justice and Corrections$45,022$59,183+7%#169 of 660#402$14,500
Design and Applied Arts—$57,740+12%#101 of 299#152—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,986$56,198+19%#77 of 680#280$25,000
Communication and Media Studies$40,138$47,092-16%#525 of 660#614$21,500
Psychology$27,724$46,437-8%#730 of 1027#957$21,984
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$27,037$46,119-5%#100 of 172#153$15,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$27,604————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,812,949
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,158/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92101 (3.2% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where Point Loma Nazarene University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
of 24 schools
#14
Child Development
of 62 schools
#14
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $42,600 $42,600
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,868 $60,868

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
16%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

4,494
Total Students
67%
Women
85%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 30%
Black 3%
Asian 7%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 85%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?
Point Loma Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Point Loma Nazarene University?
Tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $42,600 for in-state students and $42,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?
The graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Point Loma Nazarene University a good school?
Point Loma Nazarene University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Point Loma Nazarene University?
Point Loma Nazarene University has a total enrollment of 4,494 students. Most students (85%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology