Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $60,488. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $46,250 |
| Housing & meals | $12,850 |
| Books & supplies | $938 |
| Personal & travel | $3,530 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,080 |
| Total cost of attendance | $60,488 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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PLNU net price compared with other California colleges
PLNU has the 100th-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | $35,558 | 30% | $83,438 |
| 97 | Harvey Mudd College | $35,924 | 92% | $138,687 |
| 98 | Scripps College | $36,294 | 83% | $77,539 |
| 99 | Occidental College | $38,263 | 81% | $75,951 |
| 100 | Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | 77% | $63,998 |
| 101 | Pacific Union College | $41,008 | 58% | $70,484 |
| 102 | University of San Francisco | $41,431 | 70% | $89,812 |
| 103 | Laguna College of Art and Design | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 |
| 104 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | $42,607 | 74% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why PLNU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | $38,729 | 77% | $63,998 | This school |
| Dominican University of California | 84% | $35,333 | 78% | $84,713 | |
| University of Redlands | 83% | $30,031 | 67% | $72,690 | |
| Saint Mary's College of California | 87% | $30,378 | 70% | $78,812 | |
| The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | $32,647 | 68% | $57,106 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Point Loma Nazarene University would cost you $3,396 more per year than Dominican University of California, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Point Loma Nazarene University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,911).
- Dominican University of California gives aided families $14,659 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | PLNU | Dominican University of California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $46,250 | $52,161 | −$5,911 |
| Books & supplies | $938 | $1,152 | −$214 |
| Housing & meals | $12,850 | $15,986 | −$3,136 |
| Personal & travel | $3,530 | $3,122 | +$408 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,080 | −$670 | −$2,410 |
| Sticker price | $60,488 | $71,751 | −$11,263 |
| Average grants | −$21,759 | −$36,418 | +$14,659 |
| You pay | $38,729 | $35,333 | +$3,396 |
“+” means PLNU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
PLNU cost questions
How much is tuition at PLNU?
Tuition and fees are $46,250 a year.
What is the total cost of attending PLNU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $60,488 a year.
What do families actually pay at PLNU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $38,729 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $30,999; $48–75k pay $32,888; $110k+ pay $41,680.
How much debt do PLNU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 2.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Point Loma Nazarene University overview