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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$22,800
7.8% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$19,545
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
44.3%
958 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
2,260
61.9% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
38.3%
54 Graduates

About

Point University is a higher education institution located in Troup County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Point University were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (32 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Point University. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (109 degrees), 2.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Point University is $22,800, which is $−7,188 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Point University is $22,800, which is $7,188 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,545.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Point University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Point University was $22,800. The cost of tuition at Point University is $−7,188 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Average Net Price

$19,545
2024 Value
13.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Point University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,545. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Point University grew by 13.6%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,050
Room and Board
$2,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Point University was of $9,050 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.556% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

97%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Point University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 11.5% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Point University received 958 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 70.5% annual growth. Out of those 958 applicants, 424 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,260 students enrolled at Point University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Point University has an overall enrollment yield of 83%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
424
Accepted Out of 958

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Point University was 44.3% (424 admissions from 958 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 70.5%, while admissions declined by 80.7%.

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SAT Scores

4%
Submission Percentage (2023)
38
Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Point University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Point University had a total enrollment of 2,260 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Point University is 1,400 students and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at Point University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Point University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.8% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Two or More Races, 1.99% Asian, 0.354% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0442% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Point University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.9%), followed by White Female (25.3%) and Black or African American Male (9.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.6%), followed by White Female (26.4%) and Black or African American Male (8.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Point University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,260 students. The full-time enrollment at Point University is 1,400 and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at Point University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

74%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Point University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Point University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,260 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    351 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    296 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Point University is 55.8% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Two or More Races, 1.99% Asian, 0.354% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0442% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 229 students (10.1%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from Point University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Point University is white (109 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Point University is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (32 degrees awarded).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Point University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), and Protective Services (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point University are Accountants & auditors (1,018,678 people), Other managers (791,287 people), Financial managers (532,169 people), Chief executives & legislators (407,577 people), and Human resources workers (269,108 people).

The most specialized majors at Point University in 2024 are Human Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), Protective Services (17 degrees), Business (88 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point University are Surgeons, Physicians, Gaming services workers, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Point University are Human Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), Protective Services (17 degrees), Business (88 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point University are Elementary & secondary schools (718,480 people), Computer Systems Design (587,667 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (498,341 people), Banking & related activities (462,483 people), and Construction (450,523 people).

The most specialized majors at Point University are Human Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Theology (9 degrees), Protective Services (17 degrees), Business (88 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Point University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    32 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
    17 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Point University was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

83
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
115
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Point University, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (115).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Point University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Point University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1 times approximately the same the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

21%
100% Completion Time
29%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Point University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    109 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    49 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Point University is white (109 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

7.58% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    67 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    42 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Point University is white female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (42 degrees).

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Operations

Point University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.72M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 184k (3.21%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Point University had a total salary expenditure of 27.2M. Point University employs 25 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Point University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (11), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$5.72M
2024 Endowment
5.4%
growth from 2023

Point University has an endowment valued at about $5.72M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Point University grew 5.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$11.8M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Point University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.92M
Instructional Salaries
54
Number of Employees

In 2024, Point University paid a total of $2.92M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

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