Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
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100
82%
Acceptance Rate
6,076
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
191
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
28%
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
40
23%
Submitting ACT
72%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1097
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
570
Reading
25th
480
75th
610
3.50
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
30%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
11
Top 25%
31
Top 50%
65

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-321-0129
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Some core classes seem unnecessary. But, it is a liberal arts school. Perhaps the best thing to do is take the core classes at a cheap community college and transfer the credits over. That way you can focus on your major while at Point Park.
Joseph from Cochranton, PA
Get accustomed to using elevators, as this is an urban campus which means the buildings are tall and skinny with many floors. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes to get to the first floor from my room on the 16th due to the high traffic and various stops it has to make along the way. Also, familiarize yourself with the general area around the school so that when you have free time you are able to do what and go where you want.
Alex from York, PA
~For upcoming students I would definitely watch for the professors you have. Some professors are amazing and some are not so great.
~Make sure you have a reasonable schedule. Don't cram a ton of classes in your first semester.
~Make sure your classes are at a decent time so you know you can get to them.
~Most importantly TALK TO YOUR PROFESSORS!!! The school sends you a book list but not all teachers use the book.
~Try to meet as many people there during your first semester.
Ashley from Duquesne, PA
Apply early because they offer amazing scholarships and the earlier you apply, the better your chances are for receiving them.
Student from Pittsburgh, PA
The campus isn't exactly prime real estate, but if Point Park has the major you are looking for it is totally worth it. You will learn a lot more than you think. Also, all of the people you go to class with are just as passionate for the subject as you (hopefully) are.
Angelo from Pittsburgh, PA
If your not to fond of the arts Point Park may not be the school for you. Point Park does offer other majors besides the arts but I do not feel as if they are as strong or as noticed. Point Park is an excellent school and you should definitely look into it!
Danielle from New Kensington, PA
if you do not like singing and music this is not the school for you! copa (musical theater, singing, acting ect) is a big majority of the school and they do sing and dance in the hallways and elevators, some can be snobby but alot are really nice. if you like the big city and being close to pretty much everything then this is a good school for you. its a nice small campus and decent size classes so there isnt much to worry about.
LaQueisha from Pittsburgh, PA