Point Loma Nazarene University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,300

6.34% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$39,696

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83.7%

3,265 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,757

73.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

77.2%

507 Graduates

About

Point Loma Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Point Loma Nazarene University were General Education (126 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2024, 1,238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Point Loma Nazarene University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (578 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $45,300, which is $21,300 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $45,300, which is $21,300 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,696.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Point Loma Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,300

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University was $45,300. The cost of tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $21,300 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$39,696

2024 Value

9.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Point Loma Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,696. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Point Loma Nazarene University grew by 9.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,541

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Point Loma Nazarene University was of $16,541 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Point Loma Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.16% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Point Loma Nazarene University received 3,265 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.53% annual growth. Out of those 3,265 applicants, 2,732 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,757 students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Point Loma Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,732

Accepted Out of 3,265

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Point Loma Nazarene University was 83.7% (2,732 admissions from 3,265 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.53%, while admissions grew by 9.02%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Point Loma Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 4,757 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3,511 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,246. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Point Loma Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.27% Asian, 7.06% Two or More Races, 2.69% Black or African American, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.9%) and White Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,757 students. The full-time enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3,511 and the part-time enrollment is 1,246. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Point Loma Nazarene University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Point Loma Nazarene University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Point Loma Nazarene University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,281 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,464 enrolled students
Asian
346 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Point Loma Nazarene University is 48% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.27% Asian, 7.06% Two or More Races, 2.69% Black or African American, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 122 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 468 more women than men received degrees from Point Loma Nazarene University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Point Loma Nazarene University is white (578 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Point Loma Nazarene University is General Education (126 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Point Loma Nazarene University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), and Education (202 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,671,272 people), Secondary school teachers (533,249 people), Education administrators (345,959 people), Other managers (330,287 people), and Special education teachers (237,392 people).

The most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2024 are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Education (202 degrees), Psychology (110 degrees), and Communications (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University are Human Sciences (68 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Education (202 degrees), Psychology (110 degrees), and Communications (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,256,725 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,116 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (422,222 people), Outpatient care centers (289,739 people), and Computer Systems Design (243,441 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Point Loma Nazarene University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
94 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
82 degrees awarded
Child Development
65 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Point Loma Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Point Loma Nazarene University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

385

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

853

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 385 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (853).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Point Loma Nazarene University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.49 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University in General Education, which is 4.04 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
578 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
388 degrees awarded
Asian
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Point Loma Nazarene University is white (578 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
470 degrees awarded
White Female
464 degrees awarded
White Female
461 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Point Loma Nazarene University is white female (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (464 degrees).

Operations

Point Loma Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $87.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (16.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Point Loma Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 139M. Point Loma Nazarene University employs 89 Professors, 52 Associate professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Point Loma Nazarene University are Male Professor (53), Female Professor (36), and Female Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, Management, with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 85 employees.

Endowment

$87.1M

2024 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2023

Point Loma Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $87.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Point Loma Nazarene University grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Point Loma Nazarene University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$316k - Federal
$471k - State
$105k - Local

As of 2024, Point Loma Nazarene University received $316k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $471k from state grants and contracts, and $105k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$63.3M

2024 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Point Loma Nazarene University paid a median of $63.3M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($139M) and a 11.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.95% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.77% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$18.1M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2024, Point Loma Nazarene University paid a total of $18.1M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University were Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, Management with 96 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 85 employees.

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