Point Loma Nazarene University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,132
Men / Women
35% / 65%
White
49%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
8%
Mixed
6%
Black
3%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
31%
Business & Economics
19%
Education
6%
Engineering, Computing & Math
6%
Arts
4%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$46,250
Est. Cost of Attendance
$60,488
10-Year ROI
$119,000
ROI Percentile
31th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
86%
4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
77%
Transfer-Out Rate
18%
Weather
Comfortable Days
170 (98th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
3,055 (89th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
322 (96th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 5 | #544 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 0 | #605 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
14%
SAT Range
1,175
–
1,365
ACT Range
25
–
32
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts, Humanities and Languages | 105 | 24% / 76% | 3% | $48,062 | |
| Christian Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | — | |
| Communication | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $44,408 | |
| Communication Studies | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 6% | $44,408 | |
| English | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 11% | — | |
| French | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| History | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Media Communication | 9 +1 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $44,408 | |
| Organizational Communication | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 4 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Writing | 2 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 22 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $53,045 | |
| Music | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Technology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Natural and Applied Sciences | 291 | 35% / 65% | 1% | $84,807 | |
| Computer Science | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering | 10 — | 90% / 10% | 10% | — | |
| Engineering Physics | |||||
| Information Technology | 21 +1 | 86% / 14% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 16 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 34 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $44,439 | |
| Chemistry | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Dietetics | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Health Science | 46 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | $59,992 | |
| Kinesiology | 27 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 94 — | 24% / 76% | 1% | $111,553 | |
| Nutrition and Food Science | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Social Sciences, Education and Justice | 249 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $45,380 | |
| Data Science | |||||
| Child Development | 64 +1 | 3% / 97% | 0% | $48,785 | |
| Criminal Justice | 24 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | — | |
| International Development | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies | 14 +1 | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 57 — | 16% / 84% | 2% | $41,557 | |
| Social Work | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 14 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 51 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | — | |
| Art Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermanian School of Business | 152 | 51% / 49% | 1% | $66,081 | |
| Accounting | 11 +3 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $82,291 | |
| Business Administration | 81 +1 | 58% / 42% | 0% | $61,707 | |
| Finance | 10 +4 | 60% / 40% | 10% | $103,288 | |
| Management Information Systems | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Marketing | 27 +1 | 30% / 70% | 0% | $62,060 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 20 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $61,707 |