Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
97.88%
SAT Average
1,142
ACT Range
19-27
Point Park University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 97.88%. This means approximately 979 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,320 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
97.88%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,160 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,160 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $50,133 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,791 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.07% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 74.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Point Park University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,160
Room and board
$12,480
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,340
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$50,133
Average net price
$24,791
Average aid coverage
51%
$25,342 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Point Park University pays approximately $24,791 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Point Park University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Point Park University net price
$24,791
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Point Park University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,160 and average net price at $24,791. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,160
Current net price
$24,791
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
59.56%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,856
Undergraduates
2,320
10-Year Median Earnings - Point Park University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Point Park University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Point Park University?
Undergraduates
2,320
Completion rate
59.56%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.07%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
74.77%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 37.07% of Point Park University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 74.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Point Park University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Point Park University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Point Park University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Point Park University is listed at 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Point Park University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Park University | 97.88% | $38,160 | $24,791 | $45,856 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Park University's acceptance rate?
Point Park University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 97.88%.
How much is Point Park University tuition?
Point Park University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,160.
What is Point Park University's average net price?
Point Park University's average net price in the local dataset is $24,791.
What does Point Park University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,999 for Point Park University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Point Park University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,856 for Point Park University.
Is Point Park University accredited?
Point Park University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Point Park University?
The local dataset lists 2,320 undergraduate students at Point Park University.
What percentage of Point Park University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Point Park University in the local dataset is 37.07%.
What is the federal loan rate at Point Park University?
The federal loan rate for Point Park University in the local dataset is 74.77%.
Where should I verify Point Park University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Point Park University or the latest official federal education data.