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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,811

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

75%

Annual Tuition

$43,550

At a Glance

Total Students

3,132

Retention Rate

86%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

50%

Median Debt

$22,990

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private, non-profit institution in San Diego with 3,132 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 81.8% and a graduation rate of 74.8%. Its student retention rate is 86.1%. The in-state tuition cost is $43,550.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $49,409. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $54,811, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $63,998. The median debt for graduates is $22,990, and 49.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Point Loma Nazarene University alumni earn a median salary of $49,409. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $54,811, and after ten years, median earnings reach $63,998. The median debt for graduates is $22,990. Nearly half of the students, 49.8%, receive financial aid.

Point Loma Nazarene University has an 81.8% acceptance rate and a 74.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 86.1%. The annual in-state tuition cost is $43,550. The total student population is 3,132.

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Campus Location

San Diego, California

San Diego, CA 92106-2899

Point Loma Nazarene University is located in San Diego, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Point Loma Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 81.8%.