Overview
Enrollment
| 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 6,076 prospective students applied, and 5,002 were granted admission. Of those admitted 601 enrolled in the school. 2,490 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,015 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,870 plus fees of $1,740. Point Park University is ranked 655 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Point Park University is rated within the lower 45% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#655 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#426 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#44 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#143 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1180 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,740 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,110 |
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% |
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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.