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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California · Private · 3,188 undergrads

Point Loma Nazarene University admits 84% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Point Loma Nazarene University?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1175–1365 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,265 applied, 2,732 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Point Loma Nazarene University cost?

$40,555 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $64,950.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$34,042
$30,000–$48,000$33,911
$48,000–$75,000$31,096
$75,000–$110,000$34,180
over $110,000$45,177

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Point Loma Nazarene University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Point Loma Nazarene University's fall 2027 rule yet. Point Loma Nazarene University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Point Loma Nazarene University's site

What it's like

3,188
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in San Diego, CA.
86%
of first-years come back for year two.
68%
finish in four years. 74% within six.
$68.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.9k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Point Loma Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 2,732 of 3,265 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Point Loma Nazarene University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1175 to 1365 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $31,096 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $64,950.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University's graduation rate?
74% of students finish within six years and 68% within four (IPEDS).