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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $26,028
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $52,251
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Point Park University is a private nonprofit college in Pittsburgh, PA with 2,331 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $26,028 per year ($23,601 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,251 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,291
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,179
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Point Park University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $55,211
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,000
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,601
- $30–48k$21,615
- $48–75k$22,152
- $75–110k$25,127
- $110k+$30,340
Get a personal estimate with Point Park University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $52,251
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,331
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White63%
- Hispanic9%
- Black16%
- Asian2%
Point Park University FAQ
What is Point Park University's acceptance rate?+
Point Park University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Point Park University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Point Park University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,291 students applied to Point Park University and 5,179 were admitted; 519 enrolled.
Does Point Park University consider legacy status?+
No. Point Park University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Point Park University require an essay?+
Point Park University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Point Park University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $55,211 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,028.
What is Point Park University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 215442 · How we use this data
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