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Point University (Point U)

2605 Ben Hill Rd, East Point, GA 30344

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00154700
  • President: Dean C. Collins
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,023
  • College Alias: Point U

Point University

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Religious Affiliation

  • Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Website:

www.point.edu

Mission Statement

Atlanta Christian College exists to educate men and women for service in the church and society to the glory of God.

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Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Point University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMore Actions
Biology Degree--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Business Administration Degree1039
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Education

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Early Childhood Education Degree23
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Middle School Education Degree--
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree-2
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Child Development Degree-3
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History

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History Degree--
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies Degree3-
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Humanistic Studies Degree-1
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Psychology

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Counseling Psychology Degree1941
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Security and Protective Services

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Law Enforcement Administration Degree--
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Social Sciences

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Social Sciences Degree--
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Theology Degree--
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Biblical Studies Degree1031
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Music Performance Degree-5
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Point U accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Point U.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.point.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Point U admissions office phone number is (404) 761-8861. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.point.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants249156405
Number Granted Admission (%)123 (49%)68 (44%)191 (47%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)97 (79%)36 (53%)133 (70%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam8161%
ACT ® Exam8060%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420500
SAT ® Math410520
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1721
ACT ® English1521
ACT ® Math1722

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,023

    • - Undergraduate: 1,023

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 301

    - Female: 389

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 301

    - Female: 389

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 664

    - Part-Time: 26

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 664

    - Part-Time: 26

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien20.2%
American Indian10.1%
Black64163%
Asian50.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic404%
White31631%
Unknown182%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1860.9%
Ages 18-1910615%
Ages 20-2111917%
Ages 22-2410515%
Ages 25-29578%
Ages 30-34528%
Ages 35-397210%
Ages 40-4912819%
Ages 50-65416%
Age Over 6540.6%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 64%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students40%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male34%
Female50%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Black27%
Asian100%
Hispanic40%
White41%
Unknown50%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Point University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.point.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$18,127$17,578$21,293
$0 - $30,000$17,907$20,520$18,708
$30,000 - $48,000$18,853$20,905$22,520
$48,001 - $75,000$21,359$22,885$26,059
$75,001 - $110,000$19,515$21,404$22,830
More Than $110,000$22,267$22,156$22,705

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$16,226$15,880$15,150
In-State Tuition and Fees$16,226$15,880$15,150
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,226$15,880$15,150
Books and Supplies$2,000$2,000$2,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$5,780$5,580$5,980
Other Expenses$5,600$5,600$5,600
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,880$7,880$7,880
Other Expenses$6,800$6,400$6,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,800$6,400$6,300

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$29,606$29,060$28,730
In-State$29,606$29,060$28,730
Out of State$29,606$29,060$28,730
Off Campus
In-District$32,906$32,160$31,430
In-State$32,906$32,160$31,430
Out of State$32,906$32,160$31,430
Off Campus with Family
In-District$25,026$24,180$23,450
In-State$25,026$24,180$23,450
Out of State$25,026$24,180$23,450

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Point U financial aid office phone number is (404) 761-8861. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Point U Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid8998%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid8695%$10,818
All Federal Grants7987%$3,693
Pell Grants5459%$4,926
Other Federal Grants2527%$1,030
State/Local Grants & Scholarships7582%$2,287
Institutional Grants & Scholarships8695%$5,431
All Student Loans7886%$8,931
Federal Student Loans7684%$8,847
Other Student Loans22%$12,124

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)6.8%5.5%4.3%
Number in Default875
Number in Repayment117126114

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 289
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $2,890

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $3,090
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 21

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Burglary--1

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Appalachian Athletic Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Appalachian Athletic Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Appalachian Athletic Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes885236
Unduplicated Athletes835231
Baseball2424-
Basketball231112
Soccer331716
Volleyball8-8

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$30,241$20,097
Assistant Coaches-$6,700$3,720

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches1266
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees21197114
Faculty Status1082286
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1082286
Primarily Instruction1082286
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial88-
Other Professionals846321
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1147
Clerical And Secretarial211
Skilled Crafts22-
Service and/or Maintenance716

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,775 (22)$61,308 (10)$40,165 (12)
Professor$69,709 (9)$70,440 (7)$67,151 (2)
Associate Professor$34,224 (3)- (-)$34,224 (3)
Assistant Professor$42,500 (2)$50,000 (1)$35,000 (1)
Instructor$35,000 (8)$35,000 (2)$35,000 (6)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$40,726 (22)$50,162 (10)$32,863 (12)
Professor$57,036 (9)$57,634 (7)$54,943 (2)
Associate Professor$28,002 (3)- (-)$28,002 (3)
Assistant Professor$34,774 (2)$40,910 (1)$28,637 (1)
Instructor$28,637 (8)$28,637 (2)$28,637 (6)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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