Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,170
Graduate Enrollment: 1,271
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 83.66%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 52.7%
Black: 1.9%
Hispanic: 26.8%
Asian: 7.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 7.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Black: 1.9%
Hispanic: 26.8%
Asian: 7.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 7.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,834
In-State tuition: $39,500Out-of-State tuition: $39,500
Estimated books and supplies: $1,126 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,980 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,254 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,980 (2022)
Average Family Income: $104,639 (2017)
Median Family Income: $59,409 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,990 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $244 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,503 |
| $30k-48k | $28,776 |
| $48k-75k | $30,973 |
| $75k-110k | $31,832 |
| $110k+ | $37,450 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,990 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 82.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 69.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,137 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,749 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | $21,500 | $228 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 142 | $488 | $59,836 ($4,986) | $64,644 ($5,387) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 26 | $479 | $68,921 ($5,743) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 33 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 79 | $16,300 | $159 | $25,501 ($2,125) | $44,168 ($3,681) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 35 | $25,096 | $265 | $29,085 ($2,424) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 52 | $322 | $49,209 ($4,101) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 56 | $22,411 | $233 | $29,455 ($2,455) | $46,593 ($3,883) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $663 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 39 | $36,155 ($3,013) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 16 | $47,770 ($3,981) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 60 | $26,362 | $278 | $25,165 ($2,097) | $56,618 ($4,718) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 139 | $27,000 | $263 | $89,991 ($7,499) | $100,394 ($8,366) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 25 | $575 | $103,202 ($8,600) | $144,666 ($12,056) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 76 | $18,750 | $199 | $42,841 ($3,570) | $56,297 ($4,691) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 107 | $393 | $64,969 ($5,414) | $89,671 ($7,473) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 17 | $22,079 | $240 | $36,529 ($3,044) | $58,762 ($4,897) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 18 | $87,870 ($7,323) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $73,685 ($6,140) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $95,031Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $61,666,559 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $70,249,099 (2022)