Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA • privateDII | Pacific West Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,521 • Total: 5,331
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,183 (33.6%) • Female: 2,338 (66.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 236 6.7%
Black/African American 86 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino 969 27.5%
White 1,812 51.5%
Two or More Races 275 7.8%
International 37 1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.8%
2,506 admitted from 3,065 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 590-710
Math: 550-700
Total: 1140-1410
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-30
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$55
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 02/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
68.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$63,770
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $42,600
Room & Board
$938
Books & Supplies
$20,232
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $44,837
$30,001-48,000 $47,378
$48,001-75,000 $49,500
$75,001-110,000 $51,106
$110,001+ $51,154
Students Receiving Pell Grants
86%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$36,370

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Pacific West Conference
Men's Sports (4)
Baseball Basketball Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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