- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $25,477 a year (2022–23)
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Point Park University reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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Point Park University GPA requirements
Point Park University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Point Park University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Point Park University acceptance rate
Point Park University admitted 5,116 of 5,279 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Point Park University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 2,337 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Point Park University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Point Park University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Point Park University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,477 a year at Point Park University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Point Park University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Point Park University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Point Park University test optional?
Check Point Park University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Point Park University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Point Park University?
A lot: Point Park University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Point Park University?
Point Park University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,116 of 5,279 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Point Park University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Point Park University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Point Park University?
Point Park University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Point Park University?
Yes. Point Park University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Point Park University consider legacy status?
No. Point Park University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Point Park University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Point Park University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Point Park University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,477 a year at Point Park University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Point Park University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Point Park UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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