Point Park University

4-years Private College In Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University (referred to as Point Park) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Point Park University is $38,160. The school has a total enrollment of 3,288 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Point Park University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,160 (2023)
Acceptance Rate82.05%
Student Population3,288
Test Scores1,150 (SAT) 23 (ACT)
Graduation Rate58%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Point Park University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1968 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Point Park University is $38,160 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Point Park University is $16,164 for academic year 2021-2022. Point Park University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $21,212 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Point Park University is 82.05% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.29%. The average SAT score is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 23. Point Park University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,288 students are attending at Point Park University (2,418 undergraduate students). There are 144 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 323 part-time faculty working for Point Park University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 407 (full-time) and 425 (part-time). The graduation rate at Point Park University is 58% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 73% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Point Park University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Point Park University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Point Park University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Point Park University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers