Point Loma Nazarene University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,800

3.19% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,851

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.3%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.7%

3,060 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,445

70.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.7%

435 Graduates

About

Point Loma Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Point Loma Nazarene University were General Education (140 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (60 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (49 degrees).

In 2021, 1,367 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Point Loma Nazarene University. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (649 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (425 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $38,800, which is $15,616 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $38,800, which is $15,616 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,851.

In 2021, 93% 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

$38,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University was $38,800. The cost of tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University is $15,616 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$34,851

2021 Value

0.598%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Point Loma Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,851. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Point Loma Nazarene University grew by 0.598%.

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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

$13,740

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Point Loma Nazarene University was of $13,740 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.78% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Point Loma Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.41% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Point Loma Nazarene University was 0.3%, which represents 4 out of the 1332 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Point Loma Nazarene University received 3,060 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.76% annual growth. Out of those 3,060 applicants, 2,560 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,445 students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Point Loma Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,560

Accepted Out of 3,060

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Point Loma Nazarene University was 83.7% (2,560 admissions from 3,060 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.76%, while admissions grew by 3.9%..

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Point Loma Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 4,445 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3,133 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,312. This means that 70.5% 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 49.7% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.24% Asian, 7% Two or More Races, 2.36% Black or African American, 0.472% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.3%) and White Male (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,445 students. The full-time enrollment at Point Loma Nazarene University is 3,133 and the part-time enrollment is 1,312. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

84%

2021 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 84%. 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 (2021)

White
2,210 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,314 enrolled students
Asian
322 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Point Loma Nazarene University is 49.7% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.24% Asian, 7% Two or More Races, 2.36% Black or African American, 0.472% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 100 students (2.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 493 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 (649 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (425 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Point Loma Nazarene University is General Education (140 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (60 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (49 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (91 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 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 (1,649,094 people), Secondary school teachers (418,266 people), Education administrators (260,825 people), Special education teachers (173,370 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (165,425 people).

The most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2021 are Human Sciences (91 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (19 degrees), and EDUCATION. (211 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Point Loma Nazarene University are Human Sciences (91 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (19 degrees), and EDUCATION. (211 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,760,369 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (268,100 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (178,473 people), Religious organizations (160,490 people), and Child day care services (116,012 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
129 degree-majors awarded
Child Development
83 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
72 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Point Loma Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 129 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

437

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

930

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 437 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University, which is 0.47 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (930).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Point Loma Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.89 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% 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, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Point Loma Nazarene University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.15% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
649 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
425 degrees awarded
Asian
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Point Loma Nazarene University is white (649 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (425 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
446 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
284 degrees awarded
White Male
203 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Point Loma Nazarene University is white female (446 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (284 degrees).

Operations

Point Loma Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.8M (15.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 108M. Point Loma Nazarene University employs 81 Professors, 41 Associate professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at Point Loma Nazarene University are Male Professor (52), Female Associate professor (30), and Female Professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 95 employees, Management, with 92 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 64 employees.

Endowment

$70.2M

2021 Endowment

13.9%

growth from 2020

Point Loma Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $70.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Point Loma Nazarene University grew 13.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.8M 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

$6.73M - Federal
$80.4k - State
$239k - Local

As of 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University received $6.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $80.4k from state grants and contracts, and $239k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$53.3M

2021 Salaries

1.91%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University paid a median of $53.3M in salaries, which represents 49.2% of their overall expenditure ($108M) and a 1.91% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University paid a total of $13.4M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

81 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University were Professor with 81 employees, Associate professor with 41 employees, and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University were Office and Administrative Support with 95 employees, Management with 92 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Point Loma Nazarene University was Male Professor with 52 employees, Female Associate professor with 30 employees, and Female Professor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Point Loma Nazarene University.