Point Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4017 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1121 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1049 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #73 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5 of 10 | In Pittsburgh |
| #5293 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 2,323
- Graduates
- 976
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 5,291 | 1,507 | 3,766 |
| Admissions | 5,179 | 1,458 | 3,707 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 518 | 176 | 340 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,017 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,082 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
126 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1035
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point Park University are 1035-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point Park University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2205 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 452 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 306 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 120 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 119 (4%) |
| Asian | 56 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Point Park University is $25,477 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 | $18,999 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,027 |
| $48-75K | $23,522 |
| $75-110K | $24,599 |
| $110K+ | $29,375 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,240 | $14,184 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,240 | $14,184 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,240 | $14,184 |
| 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 | $13,460 |
| Room charge | $5,880 |
| Meal charge | $7,580 |
Point Park University majors
Point Park University has granted 526 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 258 master's across 22 programs, and 59 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Point Park University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 56 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 35 | 45 | |
| Dance, General | 71 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 51 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 42 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 16 | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 16 | 1 | |
| Community Psychology | 15 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 13 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 11 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | ||
| Journalism | 8 | 2 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | 9 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 3 | |
| Acting | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 8 | ||
| Radio and Television | 8 | ||
| Photography | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Intelligence, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Legal Studies | 2 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 526 | 258 | 59 |
Point Park University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 58% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point Park University has published 274 scientific papers with 2,652 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 276 |
| 2022 | 6 | 276 |
| 2023 | 11 | 274 |
| 2024 | 11 | 201 |
Point Park University alumni
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John Magaro
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
John Robert Magaro is an American actor. He has acted 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). He has also acted in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2015–2019) and The Umbrella Academy (2019) and the Amazon series Crisis in Six Scenes (2016). He made his Broadway debut as Earl Williams, the escaped convict, in the revival of The Front Page in 2016.
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Melina Kanakaredes
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Melina Eleni 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
- novelistpodcasterwritercomedianfilm producer
- Biography
-
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 directorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
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 | 520 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 Wood St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-1984 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 303,000 |
| Phone | 4123914100 |