by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Point Loma Nazarene University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Point Loma Nazarene University amounted to $46,250 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $950; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,300 |
| Fees | $950 |
| Total | $46,250 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Point Loma Nazarene University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Point Loma Nazarene University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Point Loma Nazarene University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,400 |
| One Year Ago | $42,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,300 |
This chart shows the way tuition at PLNU has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition went up 6.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $49,181 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.40%, putting next year’s cost near $48,749.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,749 |
| In 2 Years | $51,383 |
| In 3 Years | $54,159 |
| In 4 Years | $57,085 |
| In 5 Years | $60,169 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $211,376.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Point Loma Nazarene University, visit the Point Loma Nazarene University Financial Aid page.
