Point Park University
Point Park University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 2,331 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 96.91% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,856 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,570
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,942 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.91% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,331 92.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.54%
- Average SAT Score: 1142
Point Park University: what the data shows
Common questions about Point Park University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Point Park University?
Point Park University is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15222-1984).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Point Park University public or private?
Point Park University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Point Park University cost?
Published tuition: $39,570.
Average net price after aid: $25,942.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,436 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,064 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,362 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,325 |
| $110,001+ | $29,813 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $158,280.
How hard is it to get into Point Park University?
Admission rate: 96.91%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1142 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Point Park University?
Total enrollment: 2,331 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?
150%-time completion rate: 58.54%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Point Park University earn?
Median earnings: $36,906 six years after entry; $45,856 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
38.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Point Park University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (922 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (185 completions)
- CIP 500301 (63 completions)
- CIP 520201 (59 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (55 completions)
- CIP 529999 (40 completions)
- CIP 500602 (34 completions)
- CIP 500509 (24 completions)
- Teaching Assistants/Aides (23 completions)
- Area Studies (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Point Park University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.91%; completion rate 58.54%; median earnings $45,856 at 10 years; net price $25,942. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$39,570
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Point Park University was $39,570.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,942
2024 Value
In 2024 Point Park University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,942.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$103,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,942 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$158,280 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Point Park University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Point Park University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Point Park University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,170 | $26,170 | $20,486 |
| 2014 | $27,190 | $27,190 | $22,058 |
| 2015 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $21,971 |
| 2016 | $29,030 | $29,030 | $21,643 |
| 2017 | $30,130 | $30,130 | $19,494 |
| 2018 | $31,450 | $31,450 | $19,174 |
| 2019 | $32,750 | $32,750 | $21,470 |
| 2020 | $34,200 | $34,200 | $21,600 |
| 2021 | $35,610 | $35,610 | $24,209 |
| 2022 | $36,620 | $36,620 | $23,653 |
| 2023 | $38,160 | $38,160 | $24,791 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.91% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1142
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Point Park University in 2024 is 2,331 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.58% 100% Completion Time
58.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.58% of students graduating from Point Park University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Point Park University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$45,856 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
341.91% Return on Investment
5.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Point Park University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Educational Administration & Support: 185 completions
CIP 50.0301: 63 completions
CIP 52.0201: 59 completions
Culinary Arts and Related Services: 55 completions
CIP 52.9999: 40 completions
CIP 50.0602: 34 completions
CIP 50.0509: 24 completions
Teaching Assistants/Aides: 23 completions
Area Studies: 22 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 922 completions
Most popular programs at Point Park University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Point Park University graduates.
About
Point Park University is a private non-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, offering 62 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,331 students. The admission rate is 96.91%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1142. The institution maintains a 58.54% graduation rate. Approximately 38.70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 62 distinct degree programs, Point Park University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Point Park University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $39,570 and average net price is $25,942 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Point Park University?
The admission rate is 96.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Point Park University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Point Park University reports midpoint SAT about 1142 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Point Park University earn?
Median earnings are $36,906 six years after entry and $45,856 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Point Park University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Point Park University?
Total enrollment is about 2,331 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Point Park University public or private?
Point Park University is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is Point Park University an HBCU?
No. Point Park University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Point Park University a tribal college?
No. Point Park University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Point Park University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Point Park University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.4%).
Is Point Park University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Point Park University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.