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Point Loma Nazarene University

#1361 in US ranking San Diego, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$64,950
Tuition & fees
$48,450
Avg. aid
$19,348
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
1175–1365
ACT range
25–32

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median salary
$51,927
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Point Loma Nazarene University?

Homecoming is a recurring PLNU event that brings alumni and current students together around campus gatherings and athletics. It offers a different view of the university than a regular class week, connecting current campus life with its alumni community.

Chapel gatherings, commencement, student performances, and academic presentations are other recurring parts of the university calendar. Their dates and formats vary, so students interested in attending or participating should use the current events calendar rather than assume that an event follows the same schedule each year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Point Loma Nazarene University?

PLNU offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residential options, but the existence of housing should not be read as a guarantee of a particular room or building. Students should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, deadlines, and assignment procedures before making plans.

Campus dining and meal plans serve residential students, with plan requirements and choices depending on housing status and university policy. A prospective resident should compare the meal plan attached to a housing option with their likely schedule and dietary needs. Commuters and students seeking off-campus housing need to budget separately for San Diego housing and transportation; those costs may differ considerably from the university's published room-and-board estimate.

Point Loma Nazarene University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Point Loma Nazarene University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
52%
Campus size
93 acres

Point Loma Nazarene University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Point Loma Nazarene University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Point Loma Nazarene University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Point Loma Nazarene University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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