Point University
Point University is a private research university in West Point, Georgia, enrolling about 1,996 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 44.26% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,740 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,335 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 44.26% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,996 60.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.07%
- Average SAT Score: 1059
Point University: what the data shows
Common questions about Point University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Point University?
Point University is located in West Point, GA (ZIP 31833).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Point University public or private?
Point University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Point University cost?
Published tuition: $24,000.
Average net price after aid: $25,335.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,992 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,000 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,993 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,437 |
| $110,001+ | $26,601 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $96,000.
How hard is it to get into Point University?
Admission rate: 44.26%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1059 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Point University?
Total enrollment: 1,996 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Point University?
150%-time completion rate: 34.07%.
First-year retention: 74.1%.
What do graduates of Point University earn?
Median earnings: $36,410 six years after entry; $38,740 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,250.
24.68% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Point University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (198 completions)
- CIP 520201 (32 completions)
- CIP 520299 (32 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (17 completions)
- CIP 190706 (14 completions)
- General Psychology (14 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (9 completions)
- CIP 520205 (8 completions)
- CIP 310505 (7 completions)
- CIP 390699 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Point University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 44.26%; completion rate 34.07%; median earnings $38,740 at 10 years; net price $25,335. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$24,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Point University was $24,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,335
2024 Value
In 2024 Point University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,335.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,335 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$96,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Point University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Point University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Point University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,400 | $17,400 | $17,800 |
| 2014 | $17,650 | $17,650 | $13,916 |
| 2015 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $15,977 |
| 2016 | $19,200 | $19,200 | $15,272 |
| 2017 | $20,600 | $20,600 | $18,386 |
| 2018 | $20,600 | $20,600 | $20,901 |
| 2019 | $21,185 | $21,185 | $16,187 |
| 2020 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $22,433 |
| 2021 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $19,095 |
| 2022 | $22,300 | $22,300 | $19,725 |
| 2023 | $22,300 | $22,300 | $20,752 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44.26% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1059
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Point University in 2024 is 1,996 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.1%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.73% 100% Completion Time
34.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.73% of students graduating from Point University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Point University.
Return on Investment
$25,250 Median Student Debt
$38,740 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
65.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
282.28% Return on Investment
6.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Point University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 32 completions
CIP 52.0299: 32 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 17 completions
CIP 19.0706: 14 completions
General Psychology: 14 completions
General Biological Sciences: 9 completions
CIP 52.0205: 8 completions
CIP 31.0505: 7 completions
CIP 39.0699: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 198 completions
Most popular programs at Point University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Point University graduates.
About
Point University is a private non-profit institution located in West Point, GA, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,996 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 44.26%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1059. The institution maintains a 34.07% graduation rate. Approximately 24.68% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
West Point, GA 31833
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.07% graduation rate at Point University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Point University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $24,000 and average net price is $25,335 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Point University?
The admission rate is 44.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Point University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Point University reports midpoint SAT about 1059 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Point University earn?
Median earnings are $36,410 six years after entry and $38,740 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Point University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Point University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,250.
How big is Point University?
Total enrollment is about 1,996 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Point University public or private?
Point University is a private nonprofit institution located in West Point, GA.
Is Point University an HBCU?
No. Point University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Point University a tribal college?
No. Point University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Point University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Point University does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is Point University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Point University: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.