Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
84%
Average SAT
1,287
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
3,188
In-state tuition
$46,250
Out-of-state tuition
$46,250
Avg net price
$38,729
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1175 and 1365 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at Point Loma Nazarene University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.137
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.115
3Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.95
4Psychology, General.67
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.59
6Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.42
7Biology, General.40
8Criminal Justice and Corrections.37
9Marketing.33
10Computer and Information Sciences, General.31
11Finance and Financial Management Services.28
12Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.26
13Communication and Media Studies.22
14Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.21
15Computer Science.17
16Design and Applied Arts.15
17Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.14
18Music.12
19Accounting and Related Services.12
20International/Globalization Studies.11

Showing top 20 of 42 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?

Point Loma Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 84% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Point Loma Nazarene University?

Admitted students at Point Loma Nazarene University typically score between 1175 and 1365 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Point Loma Nazarene University is approximately $38,729 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?

4-year graduation rate data for Point Loma Nazarene University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.