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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA pointloma.edu 3,132 students

Point Loma Nazarene University is located on a scenicPoint Loma overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Diego. The campus is known for its beautiful views and relaxed Southern California atmosphere. The university fosters a close-knit community with a focus on faith-based learning and service. Its location provides students with access to the resources and opportunities of a major city while maintaining a more secluded campus environment.

Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,814
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$43,550
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Point Loma Nazarene University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $44,837 $179,348
$30K – $48K $47,378 $189,512
$48K – $75K $49,500 $198,000
$75K – $110K $51,106 $204,424
$110K+ $51,154 $204,616
Sticker price (no aid) $43,550 $174,200
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$97,296/yr High 5.2x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
63
$71,111/yr Very High 3.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
53
$46,986/yr High 1.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
51
$48,397/yr High 2.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
47
$45,022/yr Moderate 1.6x
Corporate Communications Compare across schools →
37
$41,988/yr Very High 2.4x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
32
$29,523/yr Moderate 2.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$40,138/yr High 1.9x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
30
$27,037/yr High 2.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
28
$34,943/yr High 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
22
$27,724/yr High 1.7x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →
18
$27,604/yr High 0.6x