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$46,250
per year
In-State Tuition
82%
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
Point Loma Nazarene University is an educational institution in San Diego, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Digital Media & Content
6
Sports
4
Men’s teams
5
Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Fall 2027 PLNU freshmen earn $13,000-$26,000 per year by meeting any 2 of 3: unweighted GPA, weighted GPA, or SAT/ACT score.
For students entering Fall 2027
President's Gold Award
Automatic$26,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ units per semester) and the cumulative GPA set in the renewal criteria; up to four years
Awarded to admitted first-time freshmen; no separate application named.
Meet any 2 of 3: unweighted high school GPA 3.95+, weighted high school GPA 4.40+, or SAT 1430+ / ACT 32+. Because any two qualify, no single minimum is listed. Point Loma campus only; not for adult or online programs.
President's Green Award
Automatic$23,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ units per semester) and the cumulative GPA set in the renewal criteria; up to four years
Awarded to admitted first-time freshmen; no separate application named.
Meet any 2 of 3: unweighted high school GPA 3.90+, weighted high school GPA 4.25+, or SAT 1400+ / ACT 31+. Because any two qualify, no single minimum is listed. Point Loma campus only; not for adult or online programs.
Trustee's Award
Automatic$20,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ units per semester) and the cumulative GPA set in the renewal criteria; up to four years
Awarded to admitted first-time freshmen; no separate application named.
Meet any 2 of 3: unweighted high school GPA 3.85+, weighted high school GPA 4.00+, or SAT 1370+ / ACT 30+. Because any two qualify, no single minimum is listed. Point Loma campus only; not for adult or online programs.
Provost's Award
Automatic$17,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ units per semester) and the cumulative GPA set in the renewal criteria; up to four years
Awarded to admitted first-time freshmen; no separate application named.
Meet any 2 of 3: unweighted high school GPA 3.70+, weighted high school GPA 3.90+, or SAT 1340+ / ACT 29+. Because any two qualify, no single minimum is listed. Point Loma campus only; not for adult or online programs.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$30,999
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,998
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,990
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
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Location
San Diego, California
San Diego County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
57 career paths
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Point Loma Nazarene University does not ask first-year students who file the FAFSA for the CSS Profile.
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