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Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 20261 sourcesHow we rank

Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited private, nonprofit university based in California, founded in 1902, offering one nursing pathway online. Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.

Overall rating

We do not show a quantified score for Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) yet. As a private, nonprofit university it sets its own tuition and support model, and we check program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against primary sources before scoring it. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 70.5 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. A made-up or perfect-looking rating is not something we publish.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing)

Format
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Accreditation
CCNE
Founded 1902
NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline

70.5out of 100, above the national baseline
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate by year
Reporting yearFirst-time pass rate
202496.3%
202398.57%
202288.16%

Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing)'s index of 70.5 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 88.16% in 2022 to 96.3% in 2024. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.

Verify on the state board: First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, California Board of Registered Nursing, 2022-2024

Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.

The honest take

What stands out at Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing), and what to watch

What stands out
  • Private faith-based university nursing school in San Diego
  • High recent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
  • Campus-based pre-licensure BSN with regional clinical placements
What to watch out for
  • Private tuition is well above public-university in-state cost
  • Faith-based institution with associated curricular requirements
  • Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based

Who this path is wrong for

  • If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) may not suit you.
  • If Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
  • If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 70.5 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing)

Common questions

Yes. Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was founded in 1902, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) depends on the pathway you choose and the transfer credit you bring in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing) rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing), which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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Sources

  1. First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, California Board of Registered Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml