Point Loma Nazarene University
- Private
Point Loma Nazarene University: international tuition 46,250 USD per year, one-year total cost 60,488 USD, acceptance rate 83.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
PLNU offers merit aid to first-year international students (an International Merit Scholarship plus general freshman merit awards of $13,000-$26,000 per year). The pages give no information on need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 83.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 610–695, Math 565–670, ACT 25–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 60,488 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/2. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Point Loma Nazarene University?
International tuition is 46,250 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 60,488 USD.
Does Point Loma Nazarene University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. PLNU offers merit aid to first-year international students (an International Merit Scholarship plus general freshman merit awards of $13,000-$26,000 per year). The pages give no information on need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Point Loma Nazarene University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?
The acceptance rate is 83.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Isa Camargo2026Vlog
- Isa Camargo2026Vlog
- Point Loma Nazarene University2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearOne article says applicants are automatically considered for merit awards, but it never mentions international students. The international page tells them to contact a counselor to check eligibility, so it is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages say nothing about whether admission decisions consider international applicants' ability to pay, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; they only mention the FAFSA (a U.S. system), so it is unclear whether either is required.
Scholarships at this school
International Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The International Applicants page explicitly states that international students are eligible for this scholarship.
Diversity Leadership ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship page never mentions international students or citizenship, so eligibility for Vietnamese students is unclear.
Deadline: March 6, 2026 (incoming freshmen; page dates may be for an earlier cycle)
PLNU Incoming Freshmen Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists freshman merit awards but does not state whether international students may receive them.
- Renewable in later years
PLNU Incoming Freshmen Merit Scholarships (President's Gold, President's Green, Trustee's, Provost's, Dean's, Bresee)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Performance-based awards (athletic, music, forensics/debate)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The pages do not explicitly say whether these performance and athletic awards are open to international students; contact each department.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiThe application needs high-school and/or college transcripts, translated into English and evaluated by an approved service.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysRequired
- InterviewRecommended
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission and before enrollment, you must submit bank statements or financial-support letters.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data