Overview
Student Population
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | pointpark.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Point Park University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,411 prospective students applied, and 3,761 were granted admission. Of those admitted 522 enrolled in the school. 2,580 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,011 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $32,560 plus fees of $1,640. Point Park University is ranked 563 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Point Park University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Point Park University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#563 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#362 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#37 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#141 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 953/1180 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,640 |
| Room and Board | $11,760 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,460 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 25% |
| Business | 20% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215442 IPEDS survey data for Point Park University.
Current students may use the Point Park University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.