Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Your college education is an investment unlike any other. And we're committed to helping you make sure it's affordable as possible.

That’s why we rely on financial support from alumni, donors, churches, corporations, and foundations to keep PLNU accessible and affordable for our students.

Accelerated Undergraduate Tuition Rates 2024-25

 

ProgramsCost Per Unit
RN to BSN$500
All other Accelerated Undergraduate programs$560

Graduate and Professional Studies Tuition Rates 2024-25

ProgramsCost Per Unit
Education, M.A.$660
Education Certifications$660
Special Education, M.A.$660
Teaching, M.A.$660
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)$890
Nursing, M.S. (MSN)$820
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)$820
General Biology, M.S.$765
Clinical Counseling, M.A.$815
Christian Ministry, M.A. $335
Organizational Leadership, M.A. (MAOL)$700
Athletic Training, M.S.$740
Kinesiology, M.S.$745
Physician Assistant (MSM)**$17,482**
Occupational Therapy, M.S.$1,236
Writing, M.A.$667
Public Administration, M.A.$700
Biomedical Sciences, M.S.$950

*Please note: The cost of education listed above does not include additional fees or textbooks.

**PA MSM tuition cost is per semester. The university reserves the right to modify tuition and fees at any time. For more information, please refer to the Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog.

Fees

Fees
 

FeeProgramCost
Audit FeeAll Programs$150
Independent Study FeeMinistry$90/unit
Research Project FeeAll Education Programs$60
Student Teaching FeeMAT, Teaching Credentials$75/unit
Teacher Education Assessment FeeMAT, Teaching Credentials$350
Thesis Project FeeBiology$60
Thesis Extension FeeMBA, MSN$600
Thesis Extension FeeMinistry$300
Thesis Binding FeeMBA, MSN, Ministry$35 (one time)
ePortfolio FeeMSN, Ministry$120 (one time) 
Graduation FeeAll Programs$120 (one time)*
Late Fee ** varies
Kinesiology Program FeeKinesiology$250 (one time)
Kinesiology Course FeeKinesiology$400 (applied to KIN 6075, if taken)
Kinesiology Test FeeKinesiology$175 (applies to Comprehensive Exam only)
Student Athlete Fee $175
Athletic Training Program FeeATRA$1400 (billed in two $700 charges)
Taskstream and Sibme AccountsMTA, Teaching Credentials$300
MBA Course FeeMBA$40
Intern Supervision SupportTeaching Cred./Intern$50
Taskstream FeeEducation$150

*A graduation fee will be charged to each student at the completion of a degree program, regardless of participation in commencement. Tuition and fees noted above are for the academic year beginning with the fall 2015 semester and are subject to change annually.
**Late fees will be charged to all unpaid balances at the close of business on the billing due date.

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Tuition Refund Insurance

Each year, thousands of college students across the country are unable to complete classes for the semester due to unforeseen medical reasons such as illness, accidents, concussions, or mental health-related issues. Unfortunately, in many cases these families are unable to recoup all their tuition dollars. According to PLNU's refund policy, depending on the timing of the withdrawal, you may not be eligible to receive a refund of some or all of your tuition and fees. 

We understand these types of situations can be a financial hardship for many families, and we believe it's important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment your family has made in higher education. That's why PLNU has partnered with GradGuard to provide our families with tuition insurance by Allianz Global Assistance, featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public.

This coverage expands the scope of our refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, room and board, and other fees for covered withdrawals at any time during the semester. Plans also include Student Life Assistance: a 24-hour emergency hotline that offers students and parents even greater peace of mind.

At Point Loma Nazarene University, we want the best for our students, and Allianz Global Assistance is a world-leader in specialty insurance and assistance — helping over 35 million people protect their tuition payments, travel plans and more each year. Read more about tuition refund insurance.