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Summary
Point University is a private institution that was founded in 1937. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,288 and its setting is suburban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Point University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 79. Its tuition and fees are $17,400 (2012-13).
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Founded in 1937 as Atlanta Christian College, Point University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution preparing students to influence culture for Christ in all spheres of life - through business, entertainment and the arts, education, government, the Church and the nonprofit world. Point University offers degree programs in areas of study ranging from biblical studies to business. The Access program offers associate and bachelor's degrees for adult learners, as well as online courses. The University provides a broad, comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for their chosen professions. Just as importantly, the University equips students to meld their faith into all aspects of their life- personal and professional- so they see life and mission as one and the same. The University's main campus will relocate to West Point, Ga., just an hour away from Atlanta near the Alabama border. The University's historic campus in East Point, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta, will continue to operate as a site for Access, the adult degree program. The University has two satellite locations in Peachtree City, Ga., and Savannah, Ga. Point University's students are part of a growing, vibrant community of believers who support and encourage one another, representing a variety of Christian faith backgrounds. At Point, professors and students know each other by name and build relationships that last a lifetime. Students are encouraged to serve others, whether through a mission trip across the globe or an urban service project. Students are also encouraged to get involved on campus, where activities include a variety of social, service, athletic and performing arts organizations. Point's athletic teams are transitioning to intercollegiate competition at the NAIA level, fielding teams in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, football, men's Point University graduates are working and serving in 43 states, three U.S. territories, more than 15 foreign countries, and with numerous campus ministries, Christian camps and churches. Whether called to full-time ministry or another career, Point University graduates are going into all the world to live and love and serve in a way that makes Jesus, the Gospel and the cross visible to a world in need. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Churches/Churches of Christ |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $3,154,124 |
Applying
When applying to Point University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Point University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 47.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 47.4% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Point University is 22:1, and the school has 76.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Point University include: Psychology; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Theology and Religious Vocations; Education; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.5 percent.
Student Life
Point University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,288, with a gender distribution of 39.5 percent male students and 60.5 percent female students. At this school, 62.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 38.0 percent of students live off campus. Point University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Point University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Point University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Point University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Point University, 96.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,500.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $17,400 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,200 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
