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UNDERGRADUATE

COST & FINANCIAL AID

Sifting through financial information for college can be time-consuming and overwhelming. FAFSA, pell grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, work-study — the list goes on and on. But fear not! We’re here to help. Let us address your financial concerns, break down value and cost, and help you sort through available scholarships and aid.

AN INVESTMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER

We know how important it is to be able to afford your college education — it’s an investment unlike any other. That’s why we rely on financial support from alumni, donors, churches, corporate partners, and foundations to keep PLNU as accessible and affordable for our students as possible.

  • $30,440
    Average yearly financial aid package in 2022-23

  • 92%
    of PLNU undergraduates are offered any type of aid in 2022-23

  • $56.4 Million
    in Grant and Scholarship aid awarded to PLNU students in 2022-23

  • 90%
    of students who graduate do so in 4 years

2024-25 Costs

First Year Freshman or Transfer Student Estimated Costs
 

2024-25 Costs   Per SemesterPer Year
Tuition (12-17 units)*    $22,650$45,300
General Fee$475$950
Room**$3,950$7,900
Dorm Fund***$37$74
Board (Dining Plan)****$2,980$5,960
Total$30,092$60,184

These figures do not include the cost of books, supplies, special fees, transportation, or personal expenses.
*Tuition varies for our nursing majors. See tuition for nursing students.
**Based on a shared room.
***Pays for residence hall activities and laundry machines.
****Based on a mid-priced meal plan. 

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"I have learned to really get to know the student financial services team, ask questions, and talk to other people who have received financial aid. I have also gotten involved with many clubs, two on-campus jobs, and two academic honor societies. The more you become involved, the more sources and opportunities you will have to receive aid … and even if it’s only a few hundred dollars, everything adds up in the end."

Kaitlin, Class of 2014

Commuter Student Estimated Costs

2024-25 CostsPer SemesterPer Year
Tuition (12-17 units)*  $22,650$45,300
General Fee$475$950
Commuter Meal Plan**$320$640
Total$23,445$46,890

These figures do not include the cost of books, supplies, special fees, transportation, or personal expenses.
*Tuition varies for our nursing majors. See tuition for nursing students.
**Based on 25 meals/semester + $25 Dining Dollars plan.

Talk About Cost With a PLNU Counselor

We understand if any of the costs above feel overwhelming. But it turns out this is just the sticker price. With multiple forms of financial aid, the actual cost most students and families end up paying is much lower! Connect with us and ask an admissions counselor your questions about scholarships, financial aid, and more.

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Student Loans & Repayment, 39% of PLNU Students graduated debt free, PLNU has a low default rate 2% compared to national average of 10.1%

Office of Student Financial Services

Looking for additional information about financial aid, important deadlines, required forms, billing, and more?

Visit the Office of Student Financial Services