Point University: Review & Facts
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Point University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,015 students enrolled. This college was established in 1937 and is the only school located in West Point, Georgia.Point University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
Academic Offerings
At Point University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
47
Point University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Work and Family Studies, Psychology, Business, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Point University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
69%
Good
The graduation rate at Point University is very low: 29%. Nearly 2% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Point University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is high, about $21,200 a year. The additional fees at Point University beyond tuition are approximately $1,200; which totals $22,400 per academic year.Read the details about Point University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
24%
Hard
According to recent data, 2,355 applications were submitted and 570 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to become a student at this school.This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Point University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Point University provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Point University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.
Safety
Grade
Grade
B
Dicey
Point University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,500 per academic year.Based on the college crime numbers, Point University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Point University Location and Address
Postal Address:Point University
507 West 10th Street
West Point, Georgia
31833, USA
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