Point Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3986 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1118 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1046 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #73 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #6 of 10 | In Pittsburgh |
| #4379 of 5,255 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 2,418
- Graduates
- 870
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 75% | 85% |
| Applicants | 6,033 | 1,777 | 4,238 |
| Admissions | 4,950 | 1,328 | 3,616 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 559 | 191 | 367 |
1,108 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
925 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1245
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Point Park University are 1030-1245 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Point Park University are 19-26 (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 | 2223 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 419 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 332 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 100 (3%) |
| Asian | 62 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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 $24,702 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 | $18,767 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,099 |
| $48-75K | $23,616 |
| $75-110K | $25,078 |
| $110K+ | $28,875 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,880 | $13,662 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,880 | $13,662 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,880 | $13,662 |
| Fee in-district | $1,740 | $1,980 |
| Fee in-state | $1,740 | $1,980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,740 | $1,980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 998 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,200 |
| Room charge | $5,760 |
| Meal charge | $7,440 |
Point Park University majors
Point Park University has granted 587 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 279 master's across 20 programs, and 54 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 | 38 | 73 | |
| Dance, General | 78 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | 40 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 53 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 50 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 39 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 24 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 22 | ||
| Community Psychology | 20 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 18 | 1 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 19 | ||
| Intelligence, General | 8 | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | ||
| Acting | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 7 | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Information Technology | 13 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 12 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 10 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 9 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 6 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 6 | ||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 6 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | 1 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Photography | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Legal Studies | 3 | ||
| Radio and Television | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Photojournalism | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 587 | 279 | 54 |
Point Park University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 49% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Point Park University has published 245 scientific papers with 1,704 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 24 |
| 2008 | 5 | 39 |
| 2009 | 10 | 32 |
| 2010 | 9 | 35 |
| 2011 | 18 | 55 |
| 2012 | 16 | 57 |
| 2013 | 6 | 65 |
| 2014 | 6 | 82 |
| 2015 | 9 | 96 |
| 2016 | 10 | 75 |
| 2017 | 12 | 72 |
| 2018 | 32 | 110 |
| 2019 | 8 | 138 |
| 2020 | 14 | 143 |
| 2021 | 22 | 186 |
| 2022 | 5 | 196 |
| 2023 | 8 | 166 |
Point Park University alumni
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John Magaro
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm 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), First Cow (2019), Showing Up (2022), and Past Lives (2023). He has also acted in 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
- television actorscreenwriterfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Melina Eleni Kanakaredes Constantinides is an American actress. She is widely known for her roles in U.S. 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
- radio personalityactorfilm actorfilm producercomedian
- Biography
-
Dennis Michael Miller is an American political commentator, stand-up comedian, talk show host, writer, and former sportscaster.
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Paige Spara
- Occupations
- film 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 | 537 |
| 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 |