School Overview
Effective in July of 2011, Atlanta Christian College was renamed Point University. The following year the university’s main campus was moved from East Point, Georgia to West Point, Georgia, about 50 south of Atlanta. Point University is a privately owned and operated higher education institutions that is Christian affiliated and focuses on liberal arts education.
Point University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year associate and four-year bachelor degrees in various fields of study, including child and youth development, biblical studies, English, human services, family counseling, psychology, history and music, among others. Point’s early childhood education program is independently accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Point University has a strong athletics program. Its teams and student athletes compete as the Skyhawks. The compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference and belong to the NAIA. Men’s and women’s sports at Point include basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, football, lacrosse, golf, cross country, and volleyball.
Currently, Point University does not offer online degree programs. They do however offers some of their courses online. Once accepted to Point University student will have the option of completing some of their core and major courses over the Internet–however, most programs require classroom attendance.
General Information
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Admission Office 2605 Ben Hill Road East Point, GA 30344 (404) 669-3202 (800) 776–1222 Fax: (404) 460-2451 [email protected] Contact: Stacy Bartlett Admissions Counselor |
Main Address 2605 Ben Hill Road East Point, GA 30344 (404) 761-8861 |
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Size Total undergrads: 456 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 87 Degree-seeking undergrads: 440 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 78% |
College Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General A,B Education Business Teacher Education A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Point University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (706) 385-1000 |
| Website: | point.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | point.edu/apply |
| Address: | 507 West 10th Street, West Point, GA 31833 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,389 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 27% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,590 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $21,185 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,185 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,315 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Point University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Point University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 9 | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 16 | 35 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Point University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $21,185 |
| Out-of-state | $21,185 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,610 |
| Out-of-state | $12,610 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 179 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 179 | 100% | $13,315 |
| Student loan aid | 147 | 82% | $9,480 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,202 | 96% | $6,841 |
| Federal student loans | 812 | 35% | $8,701 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Point University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Point University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,419 | 618 | 801 | Percent admitted | 100% | 33% | 26% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 21% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Point University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,389 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,340 |
| Graduate enrollment | 49 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Point University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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