Point Loma Nazarene University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Church of The Nazarene
Main Campus
Point Loma Nazarene University Rankings
Affordability25
Selectivity59
Retention64
Graduation62
Earnings53
Diversity72
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Point Loma Nazarene University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education5%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs32%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Point Loma Nazarene University
69%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Point Loma Nazarene University
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $38K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Point Loma Nazarene University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Point Loma Nazarene University
85%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 70% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 73% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 60% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 74% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Point Loma Nazarene University
91%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$60K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $60K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $75K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Point Loma Nazarene University
3,130
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,457
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 40% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Point Loma Nazarene University, CA
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
2 miles, NE
Southern States University
4 miles, NE
University of San Diego
5 miles, NE