Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · Large city

AskSchool #245 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
83.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$38,729
Sticker price $60,488
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,998
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
83.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,065
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,506
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
657
Yield (admitted who enroll)
26%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
78%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
90%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–695
SAT math, middle 50%
565–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
10% / 7%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$30,999
Family income $30–48k$32,117
Family income $48–75k$32,888
Family income $75–110k$33,003
Family income $110k+$41,680
Full sticker price (per year)
$60,488
Tuition & fees – in-state
$46,250
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$46,250
Median debt at graduation
$22,990
Students with federal loans
50%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,409
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,998

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,188
Graduate students
1,511
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
65%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White52%
Hispanic27%
Two or more7.9%
Asian6.7%
Unknown3.0%
Black2.1%
International1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing23%
Health Professions14%
Psychology8.6%
Family & Consumer Sciences8.5%
Communication & Journalism6.7%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.2%
Education6.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Kerry Fulcher
Main phone
(619) 849-2200
Address
3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.