Point University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6081 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1677 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1590 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5552 of 6,296 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 1,997
- Graduates
- 263
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- point.edu
Point University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Point University has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 47% | 41% |
| Applicants | 958 | 529 | 429 |
| Admissions | 424 | 249 | 175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 171 | 102 | 69 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 181 | 91 | 90 |
293 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,509 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1260 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 351 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 296 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 229 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (2%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Point University is $19,545 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,992 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,000 |
| $48-75K | $25,993 |
| $75-110K | $27,437 |
| $110K+ | $26,601 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,800 | $13,014 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,800 | $13,014 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,800 | $13,014 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 375 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,100 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,600 |
Point University majors
Point University has granted 59 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 32 master's in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | ||
| Child Development | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 2 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 2 | ||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 2 | ||
| Medical Office Assistant & Specialist | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 2 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Social Work | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 104 | 59 | 32 |
Point University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 31% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point University has published 263 scientific papers with 3,227 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 | 8 |
| 2007 | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 | 4 | 15 |
| 2009 | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 | 4 | 44 |
| 2011 | 7 | 50 |
| 2012 | 7 | 50 |
| 2013 | 8 | 75 |
| 2014 | 7 | 104 |
| 2015 | 11 | 128 |
| 2016 | 9 | 123 |
| 2017 | 19 | 182 |
| 2018 | 16 | 197 |
| 2019 | 15 | 241 |
| 2020 | 18 | 274 |
| 2021 | 18 | 349 |
| 2022 | 16 | 325 |
| 2023 | 21 | 368 |
| 2024 | 11 | 354 |
| 2025 | 41 | 280 |
Notable alumni
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Jamie Grace
- Occupations
- YouTuberfilm directorsongwriteractorsinger
- Biography
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Jamie Grace Harper is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. In 2010, TobyMac found her songs on YouTube and signed her to his label Gotee Records for two albums. She released the song "Hold Me" in 2011 which landed her a nomination at the 2012 Grammys and won the 2012 Dove Award for New Artist of the Year.
General info
| Alternative names | Point U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Motto | Preach the Word |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 257 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 507 West 10th Street West Point, Georgia, 31833 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7063851000 |
| Fax | +1 (404) 460 2451 |