Point Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4210 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1171 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1096 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #76 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5 of 10 | In Pittsburgh |
| #5296 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 2,337
- Graduates
- 1,111
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pointpark.edu
Point Park University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Point Park University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 5,279 | 1,472 | 3,792 |
| Admissions | 5,116 | 1,417 | 3,684 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 516 | 167 | 347 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
1,035 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,248 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2269 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 523 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 286 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 128 (4%) |
| Asian | 53 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Point Park University is $26,502 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,436 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,064 |
| $48-75K | $22,362 |
| $75-110K | $27,325 |
| $110K+ | $29,813 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,650 | $14,724 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,650 | $14,724 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,650 | $14,724 |
| Fee in-district | $1,920 | $1,980 |
| Fee in-state | $1,920 | $1,980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,920 | $1,980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 998 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,960 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $7,960 |
Point Park University majors
Point Park University has granted 503 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 234 master's across 17 programs, and 50 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point Park University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 37 | 43 | |
| Dance, General | 63 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 30 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 55 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 39 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 34 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 24 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 22 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | 7 | |
| Acting | 17 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 13 | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 10 | 5 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Graphic Design | 11 | ||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Community Psychology | 7 | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 8 | ||
| Intelligence, General | 3 | 5 | |
| Learning Sciences | 8 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Radio and Television | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | ||
| Sports Communication | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Legal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Photography | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 503 | 234 | 50 |
Point Park University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 50% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point Park University has published 277 scientific papers with 2,873 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 | 25 |
| 2008 | 7 | 48 |
| 2009 | 11 | 42 |
| 2010 | 9 | 49 |
| 2011 | 21 | 68 |
| 2012 | 16 | 86 |
| 2013 | 6 | 93 |
| 2014 | 7 | 108 |
| 2015 | 10 | 136 |
| 2016 | 11 | 105 |
| 2017 | 14 | 125 |
| 2018 | 33 | 169 |
| 2019 | 8 | 194 |
| 2020 | 13 | 220 |
| 2021 | 23 | 275 |
| 2022 | 6 | 275 |
| 2023 | 11 | 276 |
| 2024 | 13 | 203 |
| 2025 | 2 | 278 |
Point Park University alumni
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John Magaro
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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John Robert Magaro is an American actor. He has appeared in the films Not Fade Away (2012), The Big Short (2015), Carol (2015), Overlord (2018), First Cow (2019), Showing Up (2022), The Mistress (2022), and Past Lives (2023), and in the series Orange Is the New Black (2015–2019), The Umbrella Academy (2019), and Crisis in Six Scenes (2016). He made his Broadway debut as the escaped convict Earl Williams in the revival of The Front Page in 2016.
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Melina Kanakaredes
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Melina Kanakaredes Constantinides is a Greek-American actress. She is widely known for her roles in American primetime television dramas as Dr. Sydney Hansen in Providence (1999–2002), as Detective Stella Bonasera in CSI: NY (2004–2010), and on the American daytime television drama series Guiding Light as Eleni Andros Cooper (1991–1995).
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Dennis Miller
- Occupations
- podcasterwritercomedianfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
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Dennis Michael Miller is an American political commentator, stand-up comedian, talk show host, writer, actor and former sportscaster.
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Paige Spara
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm director
- Biography
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Paige Spara is an American actress best known for her main roles as Audrey Piatigorsky in the ABC Family sitcom Kevin from Work and Lea Dilallo in the ABC medical drama The Good Doctor.
General info
| Founded | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pro Arte, Pro Communitate, Pro Professione For Knowledge, For Community, For Career |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 547 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 Wood St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-1984 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 303,000 |
| Phone | 4123914100 |