Point Loma Nazarene University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. strong 77% graduation rate.
About This School
Point Loma Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 3,188 undergraduate students enrolled. Point Loma Nazarene University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $38,729 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $54,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-based community in San Diego — the 86% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stick around and feel at home. The financial picture is reasonably balanced, with median debt of $22,990 and earnings of $54,400 a decade out, though that salary ceiling is modest and worth weighing against your intended major. The 82% acceptance rate means this isn't a reach for most applicants, so ambitious students should make sure the academic and social environment genuinely fits rather than treating it as a safety fallback.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,188 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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