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Point University is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Point, GA. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Point University?

Location of Point University

Contact details for Point U can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 507 West 10th Street, West Point, GA 31833
Phone: 7063851000
Website: point.edu/
Admissions: point.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: point.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Point U?

You can apply to Point U online at: point.edu/apply

Point U is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Point U

Here’s what Point U requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Point U?

Point U has an acceptance rate of 44%, which means it is moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 83% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Point U can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 529 249 47%
Women 429 175 41%

Can I Afford Point University?

The average net price after aid at Point U is $20,752. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $22,800
In-State Fees $1,150
Out-of-State Tuition $22,800
Out-of-State Fees $1,150
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $23,950
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $23,950

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 10% of students at Point U receive some form of financial aid (259 students).

Nearly 97% of students at Point U receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,871 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,085.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Point U undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,313 per year.

Point University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 209 students enrolled at Point U. Point U is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,617 undergraduate students at Point U, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Point U

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Point U Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 54
Black or African American 410
Hispanic 350
White 1,444
American Indian/Alaska Native 10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 65
Non-Resident 20

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Point U are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Point U Students
State First-Time UG Students
Georgia 74
Texas 27
Alabama 26
North Carolina 15
Ohio 12

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Point University Graduate Student Diversity

210 of Point U’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Point U, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Point U

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Point U
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 29
Hispanic 22
White 126
American Indian/Alaska Native 0
Two or More Races 2
Non-Resident 1

Online Learning at Point University

Point U delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

256 undergraduate students at Point U took at least one online class — of those, 1,283 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 37 students took at least one online class and 226 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Point University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Point U, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 5 5
Special Education and Teaching 2 2

Academic Programs at Point University

Point U offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Point U has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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