Point University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,150

2023 Average Net Price

$22,622

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.5%

3,250 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,827

41.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.8%

129 Graduates

About

Point University is a higher education institution located in Troup County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Point University were General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees awarded), General Psychology (17 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (15 degrees).

In 2023, 196 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Point University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (82 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Point University is $21,150, which is $−8,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Point University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 491 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Point University is $21,150, which is $8,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,622.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Point University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,150

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Point University was $21,150. The cost of tuition at Point University is $−8,130 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Point University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,622

2023 Value

13.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Point University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,622. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Point University grew by 13.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,000

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Point University was of $9,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.88% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Point University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Point University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 26.1% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Point University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 491 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Point University received 3,250 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 38% annual growth. Out of those 3,250 applicants, 2,194 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,827 students enrolled at Point University in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Point University has an overall enrollment yield of 49.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,194

Accepted Out of 3,250

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Point University was 67.5% (2,194 admissions from 3,250 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 24.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 38%, while admissions grew by 285%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

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

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Point University had a total enrollment of 2,827 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Point University is 1,161 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,666. This means that 41.1% of students enrolled at Point University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Point University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.09% Asian, 0.99% Two or More Races, 0.389% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Point University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.4%), followed by White Female (25.8%) and Black or African American Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.6%), followed by White Female (26.5%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Point University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,827 students. The full-time enrollment at Point University is 1,161 and the part-time enrollment is 1,666. This means that 41.1% of students enrolled at Point University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Point University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Point University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Point University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,558 enrolled students
Black or African American
507 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
385 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Point University is 55.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.09% Asian, 0.99% Two or More Races, 0.389% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 261 students (9.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 58 more women than men received degrees from Point University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Point University is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Point University is General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (17 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (15 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Theology (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (196,632 people), Other managers (178,650 people), Police officers (155,995 people), Social workers, all other (126,778 people), and Clergy (97,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Point University in 2023 are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Point University are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Psychology (23 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (555,714 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (387,003 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (274,992 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (245,780 people), and Outpatient care centers (206,516 people).

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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
19 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Point University was General Business Administration & Management with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Point University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

127

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Point University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (127).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Point University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Point University in General Psychology, which is 5.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Point University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Point University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Point University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13.2% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Point University is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

7.65% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded
White Male
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Point University is white female (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (46 degrees).

Operations

Point University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.43M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 188k (3.46%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Point University had a total salary expenditure of 27.7M. Point University employs 25 Assistant professors, 12 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Point University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (11), and Male 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

$5.43M

2023 Endowment

3.19%

growth from 2022

Point University has an endowment valued at about $5.43M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Point University grew 3.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Point University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.2M

2023 Salaries

21.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Point University paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($27.7M) and a 21.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.07% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Point University paid a total of $2.92M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Point University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Professor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, 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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Point University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Point University.

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