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Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-1984

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Point Park University is a private urban institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1142.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,856 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,791.

Established
1960
Motto
Latin: Pro Arte, Pro Communitate, Pro Professione
Mascot
Black Diamond II the Bison
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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98%Acceptance
1142SAT Avg
2,320Students
12:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$45,856Earnings 10yr
$24,791Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Point Park University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1142

Reading & WritingMid: 545
520650
MathMid: 520
515590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1927

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1142

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,160
Room & Board$12,480
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$50,133
Average Net Price$24,791
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,999
$30–48K$22,027
$48–75K$23,522
$75–110K$24,599
$110K+$29,375

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,791

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

25.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,957

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (90)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,320
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 14%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.6%
Freshman Retention70.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,906
8 Years$44,369
10 Years$45,856

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,800
Men
$51,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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