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    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh, PA · Northeast

    Point Park University has an acceptance rate of 96.9% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1005-1125. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    96.9%
    SAT mid-50
    1005-1125
    Cost after aid
    $25,942
    Graduation rate
    59%

    What Point Park University says matters

    How Point Park University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    97%
    5,116 of 5,279
    Yield
    10%
    521 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    96%1,417 of 1,472
    Women
    97%3,684 of 3,792

    Very important

    • Academic GPA
    • Talent or ability

    Considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Point Park University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission84

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    1,472
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    3,792
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    2
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    13
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,417
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    3,684
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    2
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    13
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    167
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    3
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    347
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    2
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    2
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    5,279
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    5,116
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    521
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,645
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,110
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    275
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,241
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,928
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    222
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    393
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    78
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    24
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    21
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Foreign language
    3
    History
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Considered
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Very Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.23
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.04
    Submitting SAT Scores
    120
    Submitting ACT Scores
    22
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Total
    99.61
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.48
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission32

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    318
    Women
    421
    Another Gender
    30
    Unknown
    770
    Total
    197
    Men
    267
    Women
    18
    Another Gender
    482
    Unknown
    96
    Total
    106
    Men
    3
    Women
    205

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.0
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 70 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 60.00 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 120.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: 90 If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.pointpark.edu/admissions/veteransbenefits/veteransresources X The maximum number of credits the University will grant for work completed through any combination at two- year colleges, proprietary schools, or the first two years at a four-year college is 70 credits. The University may grant an additional 20 credits, bringing the total to 90, for courses completed at the 300 and 400 levels at four-year colleges and universities. 90 American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    70
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    70
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    60
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    120
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.pointpark.edu/admissions/veteransbenefits/veteransresources
    Academic Offerings and Policies21

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life24

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    45%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    85%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    15%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    100%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    36%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    38%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    62%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    14%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Annual Expenses25

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.pointpark.edu/admissions/tuitioncosts/netpricecalc/index

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    39080
    Tuition
    39080

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1920
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14020
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    6220
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7800
    Required Fees:
    1920
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14020
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    6220
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7800

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Yes
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
    41%

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    1200
    Other expenses:
    1100
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation
    1000
    Other expenses:
    1100
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Food and housing total*
    14560
    Transportation:
    1200
    Other expenses:
    1100
    Financial Aid110

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    54
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    21,719
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    8
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    4,095
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    207
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    19,699
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    36
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    4,611
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    8
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    8,565
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    6437154

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    3332676
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    33637192
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    2043137
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    45450159
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    13484221
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    531872
    Federal Work-Study
    416935
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    14433028
    Total Self-Help
    4893173
    Parent Loans
    381915
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1284197
    Athletic Awards
    1480

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    21030
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    5745227
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    598854
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    6366591
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    5586656
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    407005
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    5993661
    Total Self-Help
    4274080
    Parent Loans
    55532
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    165997

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    474
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    474
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    418
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    418
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    418
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    350
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    59
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    72
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    76%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    36008
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    29703
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    7530
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5666
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,934
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,934
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,716
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,712
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,692
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,416
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    192
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    237
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    72%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    33263
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    27191
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    7725
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    6587
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    136
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    136
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    116
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    116
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    95
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    71
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    40%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    8766
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7643
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4095
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4095

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    333

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    252
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    251
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    101
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    76.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    75.00
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    30.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    34665
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    20014
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    14651

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    110
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    26,965
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    2,966,124

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    2
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 25 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred24

    Diploma/Certificates

    Education
    3
    Military science and military technologies
    1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    3%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Communication/journalism
    8
    Communication technologies
    2
    Computer and information sciences
    1
    Personal and culinary services
    2
    Education
    5
    Engineering
    2
    Engineering technologies
    1
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    1
    Biological/life sciences
    2
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    4
    Psychology
    3
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    4
    Public administration and social services
    2
    Social sciences
    2
    Visual and performing arts
    35
    Business/marketing
    21
    History
    1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    97%
    Enrollment And Persistence108

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    167
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    95
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    489
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    751
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    347
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    100
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    953
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    1,400
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2,337
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1,111
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    3,448
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    24
    Hispanic/Latino
    46
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    105
    White, non-Hispanic
    299
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    5
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    34
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    6
    TOTAL
    521
    Nonresidents
    104
    Hispanic/Latino
    219
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    368
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,460
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    36
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    3
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    103
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    36
    TOTAL
    2,331
    Nonresidents
    104
    Hispanic/Latino
    219
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    368
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,461
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    36
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    3
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    103
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    41
    TOTAL
    2,337

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    0
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    503
    Postbachelor's certificates
    15
    Master's degrees
    234
    Post-Master's certificates
    117
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    4
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    46
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    474
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,934
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    136
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    258
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    200
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    145
    Total
    603
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    258
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    200
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    145
    Total
    603
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    100
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    117
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    94
    Total
    311
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    18
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    13
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    6
    Total
    37
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    5
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    120
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    132
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    101
    Total
    353
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    47
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    66
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    70
    Total
    59
    2021 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size29

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    132
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    21
    C. Total number who are women
    63
    D. Total number who are men
    69
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    119
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    7
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    288
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    45
    C. Total number who are women
    168
    D. Total number who are men
    120
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    420
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    66
    C. Total number who are women
    231
    D. Total number who are men
    189
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    119
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    7

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    12

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    137
    10-19
    137
    20-29
    433
    30-39
    153
    40-49
    26
    50-99
    2
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: Point Park University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Point Park University

    Point Park University is a very small private university in Pittsburgh, PA, in a city setting.

    What Point Park University looks for

    Point Park University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Point Park University?

      Point Park University's middle 50% SAT range is 1005 to 1125. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Point Park University?

      Point Park University admits roughly 97% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Point Park University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $25,942 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Point Park University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Point Park University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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