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.
$32,051
Average yearly financial aid package in 2023-2492%
of PLNU undergraduates are offered any type of aid in 2023-24$59.2 Million
in Grant and Scholarship aid awarded to PLNU students in 2023-2488%
of students who graduate do so in 4 years
2025-26 Costs
First Year Freshman or Transfer Student Estimated Costs
| 2025-26 Costs | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-17 units)* | $23,750 | $47,500 |
| General Fee | $475 | $950 |
| Room** | $4,200 | $8,400 |
| Dorm Fund*** | $45 | $90 |
| Board (Dining Plan)**** | $3,135 | $6,270 |
| Total | $31,605 | $63,210 |
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.
"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."
Commuter Student Estimated Costs
| 2025-26 Costs | Per Semester | Per Year |
| Tuition (12-17 units)* | $23,750 | $47,500 |
| General Fee | $475 | $950 |
| Commuter Meal Plan** | $320 | $640 |
| Total | $24,545 | $49,090 |
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. These numbers are currently from the 2024-25 costs and may change.
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.
Office of Student Financial Services
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