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Overview |
PLNU | |||
| Location | San Diego, CA | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #292 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | pointloma.edu | |||
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Costs |
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| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 3,149 | |||
| Admitted | 2,580 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | |||
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| % Men | 34% | |||
| % Women | 66% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 59% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 23% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 70% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | |||
Campus |
PLNU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/