Point University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Point University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Point University is a small private university located on a rural campus in West Point, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,943, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 24%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 26%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,150.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
26% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile13-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile850-1100
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
53%
Unknown
3%
Black
23%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
49
Total Online Enrollment
721
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.36% online, 64% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
20% On-campus
80% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's68% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
54%
State Grant Aid
66%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
54%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 12 | Psychology. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.