Point Park University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	998
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Point Park University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Point Park University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Point Park University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Point Park University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Point Park University is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Point Park University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,610

Cost of attendance at Point Park University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,610

Cost of attendance at Point Park University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Point Park University received on average $23,269 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,269

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	209	40%	$4,480	$936,281
Other Federal Grant	496	96%	$2,643	$1,311,037
State Grant/Scholarships	171	33%	$3,814	$652,166
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	513	99%	$19,624	$10,067,043
Total Grant & Scholarships	517	100%	$23,269	$12,030,246

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Point Park University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Point Park University students is 60.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.3%.

60.9%

asian 83.3% 5 students
African American 48.4% 31 students
white 64.2% 290 students
hispanic 70.0% 7 students
International Students 47.8% 11 students
Mixed Race 37.9% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball River States
Basketball River States
Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Point Park University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Point Park University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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