Point University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6195 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1737 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1650 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5526 of 6,278 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 2,617
- Graduates
- 210
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 68% and is among the top 30% 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 | 68% | 63% | 72% |
| Applicants | 3,250 | 1,621 | 1,629 |
| Admissions | 2,194 | 1,014 | 1,180 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 259 | 144 | 115 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 825 | 351 | 474 |
140 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,466 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 972
or below
75% of them
had 1237
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point University are 972-1237 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point University are 15-23 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1558 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 507 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 385 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 261 (9%) |
| Asian | 59 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 28 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Point University is $22,622 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 | $20,237 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,103 |
| $48-75K | $19,802 |
| $75-110K | $21,409 |
| $110K+ | $22,350 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,150 | $13,014 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,150 | $13,014 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,150 | $13,014 |
| Fee in-district | $1,150 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 328 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,100 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,600 |
Point University majors
Point University has granted 154 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 14 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 19 | 11 |
| Psychology, General | 2 | 17 | |
| Child Development | 1 | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 1 | 6 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 6 | ||
| Medical Office Assistant & Specialist | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | 2 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Public Health, General | 4 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | 1 | |
| Auditing | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Social Work | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 26 | 154 | 14 |
Point University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 43% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point University has published 229 scientific papers with 3,006 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 324 |
| 2023 | 21 | 368 |
| 2024 | 11 | 348 |
Notable alumni
-
Jamie Grace
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directoractorsinger
- Biography
-
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 |