Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Point Park University reported a 97.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Point Park University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA, with an SAT reference of 1065 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $25,942 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

5,291 applicants

SAT reference

1065

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,942

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Point Park University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)103510651240
ACT (composite, 1–36)192227

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

59.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,331

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Point Park University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$22,436
$30,001 – $48,000$22,064
$48,001 – $75,000$22,362
$75,001 – $110,000$27,325
$110,000+$29,813

Top Majors at Point Park University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts181
Business, Management & Marketing108
Communication & Journalism39
Education30
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice23
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies22
Psychology17
Communications Technologies12
Culinary & Personal Services10
Social Sciences10

Financial Aid at Point Park University

About Point Park University

Official website: https://www.pointpark.edu/

Admissions: https://www.pointpark.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Point Park University

What is the acceptance rate at Point Park University?

Point Park University reported a 98% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,291. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Point Park University?

The historical 98% acceptance rate suggests Point Park University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Point Park University?

The imported historical records for Point Park University include an SAT reference value of 1065 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Point Park University?

The stored historical average net price at Point Park University is $25,942 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,776 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Point Park University is 59%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Point Park University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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