Point Park University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Point Park University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity26
Retention39
Graduation18
Earnings21
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Point Park University
82%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism11%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
Engineering Technologies7%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts30%
Admissions
Getting into Point Park University
65%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Point Park University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Point Park University
76%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Point Park University
76%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 52% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 57% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 52% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Point Park University
93%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Point Park University
3,170
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
903
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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