Point Loma Nazarene University Graduate Schools

Point Loma Nazarene University (referred to as PLNU) is a Private, 4 years school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $11,880 in average. The school has 1,165 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,319 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Point Loma Nazarene University (referred to as PLNU) is a Private, 4 years school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1949 - Current).
PLNU Directory Information
School NamePoint Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)
Address3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-2899
Phone619-849-2200
Webhttps://www.pointloma.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.pointloma.edu/UndergradAdmissions/ApplyNow.htm
Financial Infohttps://www.pointloma.edu/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $11,880 in average. The school has 1,165 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,319 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 67 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 4 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,880
Student Population1,165
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs67 graduate programs
(4 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Point Loma Nazarene University is $11,880 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $660.
Point Loma Nazarene University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Point Loma Nazarene University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)4 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Point Loma Nazarene University is $11,880. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$11,520-
2019-2020$11,880-
2020-2021$11,880-
2021-2022$11,880-
2022-2023$11,880-
The graduate school tuition & fees of PLNU is very inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the California graduate tuition is $21,752 (public) / $24,037 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Point Loma Nazarene University$11,880
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
California Graduate Schools$19,766$22,527
Public$11,624$21,752
Private$24,037
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,660 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Point Loma Nazarene University. On-campus living costs are increased by 4.01% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $22,644. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.85% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,450$3,240$13,780$4,250
2019-2020$10,650$3,718$15,084$5,274
2020-2021$10,900$2,934$16,580$4,642
2021-2022$11,300$2,980$17,254$4,762
2022-2023$11,800$3,052$17,784$4,860
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $660 at Point Loma Nazarene University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$640
2019-2020$660
2020-2021$660
2021-2022$660
2022-2023$660

Graduate Programs at PLNU

Point Loma Nazarene University offers 12 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 413 students have completed their study at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Offered Degrees at Point Loma Nazarene University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree102401
Doctor's degree - other119
Post Master's Degree103
Total123413
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Point Loma Nazarene University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 3 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Education program with 174 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Nursing Practice program with 9 completers.
Point Loma Nazarene University offers 12 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 413 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 401 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 9 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 159 completers$60,500
Education140$60,500
Special Education and Teaching19-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 49 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science49-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)19-
Psychology [+] 34 completers-
Clinical Psychology34-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer8-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse28$111,200
Business [+] 96 completers-
Business Administration and Management36$68,900
Organizational Leadership60-
Total401
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Nursing Practice9-
Total9
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse3-
Total3

Graduate Student Population at PLNU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,271 students enrolled into Point Loma Nazarene University graduate schools where it has total 4,319 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 559 full-time and 712 part-time graduate students. By gender, 371 male and 900 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,271371900
Full-time559156403
Part-tme712215497
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 538 White (42.33%), 44 Black/African American (3.46%), 465 Hispanic (36.59%), 93 Asian (7.32%), and 131 students with other races. 12 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,271371900
American Indian/Native American404
Asian932865
Black/African American441925
Hispanic465130335
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1129
White538152386
Two More682345
Un-Known361125
Non-resident Alien1266
Point Loma Nazarene University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 318 graduate students (25.02% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 598 graduate students (47.05% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,271
Enrolled Online Exclusively318
Enrolled Some Online Courses598
Not in Online Courses355
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Point Loma Nazarene University. 284 students are aged 20 to 24 (22.34% of total students), 87 students are aged above 50 (6.85%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,271371900
Age 20-21817
Age 22-2427674202
Age 25-29407119288
Age 30-3420771136
Age 35-391254382
Age 40-4916139122
Age 50-64842361
Over 64312

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