Point University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6151 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1735 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1648 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5229 of 6,157 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
| #5446 of 6,603 | For Physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Undergraduates
- 1,943
- Graduates
- 72
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 24% and is among the top 6% 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 | 24% | 30% | 19% |
| Applicants | 2,355 | 1,114 | 1,241 |
| Admissions | 570 | 335 | 235 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 241 | 142 | 99 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 8 | 13 |
67 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
654 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point University are 850-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 13
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point University are 13-23 (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 | 1064 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 472 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 160 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 50 (2%) |
| Asian | 33 (2%) |
| 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 $19,890 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 | $16,991 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,003 |
| $48-75K | $20,339 |
| $75-110K | $21,856 |
| $110K+ | $25,703 |
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 | 300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,500 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
Point University majors
Point University has granted 158 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 12 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 1 | 15 | |
| Child Development | 1 | 14 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 12 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 2 | 4 | |
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 5 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Medical Office Assistant & Specialist | 3 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 3 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Social Work | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 30 | 158 | 12 |
Point University has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 22% | 32% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point University has published 175 scientific papers with 2,159 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 3 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 | 2 | 21 |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 |
| 2010 | 2 | 39 |
| 2011 | 8 | 43 |
| 2012 | 3 | 49 |
| 2013 | 6 | 68 |
| 2014 | 7 | 94 |
| 2015 | 8 | 115 |
| 2016 | 6 | 119 |
| 2017 | 16 | 149 |
| 2018 | 10 | 155 |
| 2019 | 11 | 167 |
| 2020 | 16 | 212 |
| 2021 | 14 | 259 |
| 2022 | 12 | 252 |
| 2023 | 17 | 281 |
Notable alumni
-
Jamie Grace
- Occupations
- singeractortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Jamie Grace 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 | 298 |
| 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 |