Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
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Point Park University admitted 98.4% of applicants university-wide (4,316 of 4,386).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.4% | 4,316 | 4,386 |
| In-state | 98.4% | 1,614 | 1,640 |
| Out-of-state | 98.4% | 2,635 | 2,678 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 59 | 59 |
| Men | 98.1% | 1,267 | 1,292 |
| Women | 98.5% | 3,049 | 3,094 |
Of 4,316 admitted students, 593 enrolled (13.7% yield).
Point Park University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.00–2.49
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Point Park University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,480/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,260 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,220 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,480/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,436 |
| $30k–48k | $22,064 |
| $48k–75k | $22,362 |
| $75k–110k | $27,325 |
| Over $110k | $29,813 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Pioneer Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Point Park Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Pioneer Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (International Aid)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
Point Park University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Point Park University Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
- All applicants can submit a personal essay with their application for admissions, however it is not required. For more information, please view our <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate/FullTimeUndergraduate/Requirements/PersonalEssay">web page</a> for personal essay criteria and additional submission instructions.2000 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,856
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 58.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Point Park University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #318
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (34%), Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 71% of class sections have under 20 students.
Point Park University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.