by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Point Loma Nazarene University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our PLNU cost report:
The average tuition and fees at Point Loma Nazarene University for undergraduates was $39,500 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $38,800 | $700 | $39,500 |
PLNU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Point Loma Nazarene University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $39,500. Note that PLNU does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how PLNU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Point Loma Nazarene University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Point Loma Nazarene University increased with an average annual rate of 3.43% over the past five years. Tuition by 3.38%, and fees by 6.72%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $42,256 if the growth rate continues.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $85,960 for two years and $177,918 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at PLNU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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