Point Loma Nazarene University
Faith-based college · San Diego, CA · 3,188 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
84%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1175–1365
ACT (middle 50%)
25–32
Average net price
$40,555
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,950
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Point Loma Nazarene University?
Point Loma Nazarene University accepts about 84 of every 100 applicants (84%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1175 and 1365 on the SAT. A score at or above 1365 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1175, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–32.
The latest federal data says Point Loma Nazarene University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Point Loma Nazarene University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,950 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $40,555 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $48,450 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$48,450
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$48,450
- Room & board$14,670
- Total cost of attendance$64,950
- Average net price after grants$40,555
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Communications.
Point Loma Nazarene University FAQ
- What is Point Loma Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
- 84% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Point Loma Nazarene University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1175–1365. Aim for 1365 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Point Loma Nazarene University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–32.
- Is Point Loma Nazarene University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Point Loma Nazarene University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Point Loma Nazarene University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost?
- About $64,950 a year before aid; $40,555 on average after grants.
- What is Point Loma Nazarene University's FAFSA school code?
- 001262. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Point Loma Nazarene University receives your information.
- What is Point Loma Nazarene University's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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